Makina Gabriel_IvsSeiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial
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Measurements
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Gabriel_I
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial
Diameter
40mm
35.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
11.9mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
38h
72h
highest
MSRP
$725
lowest
$1,600
Movement
Sellita SW260-1
Seiko 6R5H
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the MAKINA GABRIEL_I's unique mid-century inspired design and sector dial. One owner finds the blue plated hands harsh, preferring a heat-blued finish. The MAKINA GABRIEL_I features a Sellita SW260-1 automatic movement and 100m water resistance, though its 40mm case can appear bulky. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the MAKINA GABRIEL_I for its distinctive design and value at $600.
The Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial is praised for its compact, dress-watch feel, with a 35.9mm tonneau-shaped case that wears fluidly. Its enamel dial, crafted under master artisan supervision, features a flawless vitreous surface with painted Roman numerals and slender blued steel hands. The Seiko 6R5H movement provides a 72-hour power reserve. One reviewer notes the connection to Japanese silk fabrics feels lacking, and the EUR 1,650 / US$950 price point reflects recent Seiko price increases. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial highly for its flawless enamel dial and compact, vintage aesthetic at its price.
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