Which is cheaper, the Frederique Constant Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $1,695 for the Frederique Constant Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic — a $1,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Frederique Constant Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

The Frederique Constant Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic wears larger at 42.3mm versus 41.8mm for the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Frederique Constant Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic run compared to the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Frederique Constant Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic uses the Frederique Constant FC-311 and the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens uses the Seiko 4R39.

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Frederique Constant Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic

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MSRP $1,695

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Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

MSRP $595

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic42.3mm

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm

Power Reserve

Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic—

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h

Water Resistance

Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic30m

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens—

MSRP

Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic$1,695

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Frederique Constant FC-311

Seiko 4R39

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,695

$595

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