Ollech & Wajs M-52B AFvsSeiko 62MAS

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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.

Ollech & Wajs M-52B AF at true scale

M-52B AF

Seiko 62MAS at true scale

62MAS

Diameter

39.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

47.6mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

70h

highest

MSRP

$2,010

$1,200

lowest

Movement

Soprod P024

Seiko 6R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Soprod P024
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,010
$1,200
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Reviews

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

Ollech & Wajs M-52B AF

The Olech & Wajs Watches M-52B AF is a 39.5mm tool watch with 300m water resistance and a Soprod P024 automatic movement. It features a PVD-coated bezel and a dial with a B-52 bomber outline, which some find too prominent and can obscure the hands. The watch is a limited edition of 56 pieces, priced at CHF 1,256, with pre-orders opening January 12, 2024. On balance, owners and reviewers note the Olech & Wajs Watches M-52B AF for its distinct tactical design and robust build, though the prominent B-52 graphic on the dial is a polarizing element.

Seiko 62MAS

Owners widely praise the Seiko 62MAS for its beautiful vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and overall build quality, with many appreciating its comfortable 40.5mm case and slim apparent height. Some owners report accuracy issues with the 6R movement, while others find it runs within specifications, and opinions are split on whether the 40mm size is too large for smaller wrists, with some noting it can wear top-heavy. The price point is considered high by some, though others deem it fair for a new watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 62MAS highly for its faithful recreation of the original design and refined modern interpretation.

From video reviewers

The 37.5mm-38mm case size is a significant strength, offering a historically accurate and comfortable fit. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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