Ferro & Company Time Master 70 Bubble GUMvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Ferro & Company Time Master 70 Bubble GUM at true scale

Time Master 70 Bubble GUM

Seiko Recraft Series at true scale

Recraft Series

Diameter

39mm

43.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.4mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$685

$265

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko 7S26

Case

6 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
39mm
43.5mm
Thickness
11mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 7S26
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$685
$265
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Ferro & Company Time Master 70 Bubble GUM

The Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BUBBLE GUM is praised for its 1970s-inspired design, featuring a unique case shape and dial layout, with reviewers and owners highlighting its comfortable 39mm wearability as a Goldilocks size. The watch is powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement and offers 100 meters of water resistance. One owner noted that a scratch-resistant coating offered during Kickstarter was not included in the final release. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Ferro & Company TIME MASTER 70 BUBBLE GUM highly for its retro design and comfortable 39mm sizing at its US$650 price point.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and excellent legibility, with a dial design that shows significant effort and build quality for the price. Some reviewers note that the hands might appear a bit short and express a desire for a sapphire crystal instead of mineral. One owner considers the SNKP27 to be the right size for a smaller wrist. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its dial design and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The retro design and vintage-inspired aesthetic are consistently praised. The affordable entry into automatic timekeeping is also a shared point.

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