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Geckota Chronotimer Sports EditionvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.35mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Maroon
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$1,750

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What people say

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Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial is widely praised for its beautiful, deep urushi lacquer dial, with reviewers noting its remarkable depth and soft sheen. Owners are captivated by the craftsmanship and appearance, with one calling it a grail watch. The dial's color palette is inspired by traditional crafts, making them accessible at a price point around $1,650. However, some owners find the watch substantial in thickness and case size, with one noting it wears taller than divers. A reviewer also found triple-retrograde dials too busy, and one owner observed faint scratches from polishing and pores on the white logo and Roman numerals under bright light. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its accessible traditional craft dial and unique aesthetic.

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