Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century ModernvsSeiko Presage Style60's

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern at true scale

Mid-Century Modern

Seiko Presage Style60's at true scale

Presage Style60's

Diameter

38mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

46.2mm

lowest

Thickness

10.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

45h

highest

41h

MSRP

$1,995

$715

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Seiko 4R72

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.2mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Domed
Box
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko 4R72
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$715
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Reviews

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

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern's gorgeous dial with art deco detail and its versatility as a strap monster. The watch is generally considered well-made and accurate, with one owner reporting -2 seconds per day and another noting it keeps good time. The 38mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it too small, and a few owners view the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement as a drawback, with one noting the crown is difficult to wind. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern highly for its attractive dial and strap versatility.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's is praised for its charming vintage aesthetic, featuring a box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied details, all presented in an accessible price range. Reviewers highlight the smaller 39.5mm case size and comfortable new bracelet on certain models as particularly pleasing. However, the claimed accuracy of +45/-35 seconds per day for the 4R35 movement is noted as a potential drawback. The fixed 60-minute bezel is considered a stylistic element rather than a functional one. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Style60's highly for its attractive retro design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

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

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