Side by side

MKII Project 300vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Project 300
MKIIProject 300
MSRP $1,995
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

MKII Project 300

Owners widely praise the MKII Project 300 for its balanced aesthetic, with one owner noting its lume "glows like a torch." Reviewers highlight its design as a dive watch inspired by the Omega Seamaster 300, emphasizing high legibility with a bold yet balanced appearance. One owner found the 41.25mm case fit their wrist perfectly. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the MKII Project 300 highly for its striking lume and well-proportioned dive watch design.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its stunning, inky black urushi lacquer dial, noting its deep visual depth and soft sheen with gold accents or Roman numerals. The 40.2mm stainless steel case, rated for 100 meters of water resistance, is considered classy and elegant, with one owner appreciating the interplay of light on the dial's textured hands and glossy second hand. The 72-hour power reserve of the 6R5H or 6R54 movement is a consistent highlight, and the accessible price point is frequently mentioned. Some owners note visible pores on the white logo and Roman numerals, and visible scratches from polishing in bright light, while one reviewer flags the GMT function's dial setting as slightly wonky. Accuracy is rated at +25 to -15 seconds per day by multiple sources.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Project 30041.25mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Project 300
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
Project 300300m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
Project 300$1,995
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41.25mm
40.2mm
Thickness
13.45mm
12.1mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
6R5H
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,650
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when MKII Project 300 vs Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.