IXDAO Bronze 39mm Automatic Dive WatchvsSeiko Presage Style60's

Owners widely praise the IXDAO's aesthetic, particularly its earth-tone dial and resemblance to luxury dive watches, with one owner appreciating the blue gradient dial and another liking the variant with Chinese numerals. The dial and fully lumed bezel insert are noted strengths, and the original strap's quality is also mentioned positively. However, some owners report build quality issues including sharp edges, rough bezel action, and a gritty crown feel. Concerns are also raised regarding the Hangzhou PT5000 movement's reliability, with past failures of its keyless works cited. On balance, owners rate the IXDAO highly for its attractive dial and luxury-inspired design, despite some reservations about build quality and movement reliability.

The Seiko Presage Style60's collection is praised for its pleasing retro aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting the box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied markers. Specific models are noted for their smaller 39.5mm case size and comfortable new bracelet, alongside a charming steel bezel, though this bezel is decorative. The collection offers an affordable price point, with time-and-date models costing €490-€540 and GMT versions at €670. However, the automatic 4R35 movement's claimed accuracy tolerance of +45/-35 seconds per day is flagged as a potential dealbreaker by multiple sources. The Open Heart models feature a 41-hour power reserve and a 24-hour sub-dial, with one reviewer expressing a personal dislike for open-heart dials and questioning the strap choice on a specific rose gold PVD model. GMT models use the 4R34 automatic GMT movement, while open-heart versions use the 4R39 movement. All models feature Hardlex crystals and 50m water resistance.