Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series is the cheaper of the two at $1,125, against $7,875 for the Fears Date Meta Collection — a $6,750 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series wears larger at 40.2mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Meta Collection — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Fears Date Meta Collection is rated to 15m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Date Meta Collection.

What movement does the Fears Date Meta Collection run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Date Meta Collection uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R5J.

Side by side

Fears Date Meta CollectionvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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

Fears Date Meta Collection

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MSRP $7,875

Seiko Presage Classic Series

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MSRP $1,125

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Meta Collection39.5mm

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

Date Meta Collection40h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

Date Meta Collection15m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

Date Meta Collection$7,875

Presage Classic Series$1,125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Date Meta Collection

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

6R5J

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,875

$1,125

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