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Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by Japanese silk fabrics and aesthetically pleasing curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the clean dials with applied indices and the robust elegance of the watches, noting the comfortable wearability of the cases, particularly the 36mm variants, and the practical 100m water resistance. The 6R movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, a notable improvement for the price point. However, the pin and collar bracelet system is criticized by one owner as subpar for the cost, and the quoted accuracy of the 6R55 movement is -15/+25 seconds per day, though one forum user reports better performance. The exhibition caseback's finish is described as entry-industrial, and the open-heart and 24-hour subdial configurations may not appeal to all.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
1926 28mm Automatic38h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
1926 28mm Automatic100m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
28mm
40.2mm
Thickness
9.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Finish
Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T201
6R55
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$950
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