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Mark Time Watches M 1vsSeiko Presage Style60's

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What people say

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Mark Time Watches M 1

Owners widely praise the Mark Time Watches M 1 for its minimalist design, excellent legibility, and striking appearance, with the blue dial being a particular favorite. The red accent on the seconds hand is a well-liked detail. Despite its 42mm case, the watch wears surprisingly well, even on smaller wrists. The deep black dial creates a floating effect for the hands, and the second hand reaches the dial's edge. Reviewers note the lack of a ghost date position, minimal logo, and real bezel screws. Accuracy is reported to be within a minute or two. Overall, owners rate the Mark Time Watches M 1 highly for its legibility and thoughtful design details at its price point.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's collection is praised for its charming vintage aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting the box-shaped crystals, faceted indexes, and applied details. The smaller 39.5mm case size of the SRPL07 and SRPL09 models is noted as particularly comfortable, alongside a new bracelet. Prices range from €490 to €670, with the 4R35 and 4R34 movements offering a 41-hour power reserve. However, the claimed accuracy of +45/-35 seconds per day for the 4R35 movement is flagged as a potential drawback for some. The fixed 60-minute bezel is described as a stylistic element rather than a functional one.

From video reviewers

The retro-inspired design and vintage cues are a significant strength. Reviewers questioned the value proposition at the $525 price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
M 142mm
Presage Style60's39.5mm
Power Reserve
M 1
Presage Style60's41h
Water Resistance
M 1100m
Presage Style60's50m
MSRP
M 1$345
Presage Style60's$715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Dark Blue
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R72
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$715
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