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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by silk and elegantly curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the value proposition under $1,000, the comfortable wearability due to case proportions and slim appearance, and the robust 100m water resistance on several models. The 72-hour power reserve from the 6R51 or 6R55 automatic movements is a consistent positive note. However, one owner criticizes the pin and collar bracelet system as awful, and the 24-hour subdial is noted as potentially annoying by another. Accuracy figures for the 6R55 movement range from +25/-15 seconds per day to within -15/+25 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series highly for its exquisite dial work and strong value at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Presage Classic Series36mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
9.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41.4mm
Lug Width
15mm
18mm
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
T601
6R51
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$950
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