Mezei Watch Company Midnight FumevsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Mezei Watch Company Midnight Fume at true scale

Midnight Fume

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition at true scale

Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

Diameter

40mm

39.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

47.2mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$665

lowest

$1,050

Movement

Miyota 9015

Seiko 6R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.3mm
Thickness
11mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Midnight Blue
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
~42 hoursh
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$1,050
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Mezei Watch Company Midnight Fume

The Mezei Watch Company Midnight Fume is widely praised for its dial, which owners describe as a deep, interesting simplicity with no logo, text, or indexes, featuring only hands and a date window at 6 o'clock. Owners also highlight its excellent value and wearability, finding it a versatile watch for everyday and business-casual wear. One owner notes the watch is difficult to find on the second-hand market. Overall, owners rate the Mezei Watch Company Midnight Fume highly for its dial design and value.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the spectacular Kabuki-inspired dials and exquisite finishing of the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition, with some finding it surpasses watches at a significantly higher price point. The watch is considered a versatile addition to a wardrobe, suitable for both casual and formal wear, and offers a bracelet superior to entry-level options. However, some reviewers note that the Hardlex crystal presents a potential scratch risk compared to sapphire, and the lume fades quickly. Movement accuracy is a point of contention, with reported variations from +20 seconds per day to losing 5-8 seconds per day, and some find the price steep for the 6R35 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition highly for its striking dial design and finishing, despite some concerns regarding crystal durability and movement accuracy.