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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
30.8mm
41.8mm
Thickness
8.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
48.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
4R39
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$595

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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