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Resco StainlessvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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What people say

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Resco Stainless

Owners widely praise Resco's customer service, with one owner noting their watch was repaired quickly and affordably after a severe accident, and another highlighting the brand's veteran-owned roots and Navy Seal heritage. The cases are described as strong and durable, suitable for an outdoorsy lifestyle and harsh conditions. One owner likes the dial's small 0.2-second indices and trident second hand. However, one owner reported rusting issues on the case by the time and date adjusting screw, which the company stated is normal and may require cleaning. Another owner feels Resco watches are not great value for money given their ETA movements and price. Overall, owners rate Resco watches highly for their durability and customer service, with the strong cases being a significant draw.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial for its high-quality, handcrafted enamel dials, with specific commendations for the depth and subtle gloss of urushi lacquer and the excellent legibility of minimalistic markers and contrasting hands. The watches are frequently cited as offering significant value, with one reviewer noting the SPB163 as a great value at €1,300, and another highlighting the series' impressive 100M water resistance and Japanese design inspiration at $1,300 USD. However, the 12.4mm to 12.8mm thickness is noted by multiple sources as a potential area for improvement, with a preference for under 12mm, and one owner dislikes the date window. Accuracy figures for the 6R27 movement range from -15 to +25 seconds per day, and its power reserve is closer to 35-40 hours than the advertised 45 hours.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stainless42mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Stainless40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
Stainless200m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
Stainless$1,955
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.2mm
Thickness
13mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
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
Sellita SW200-1
6R5H
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,955
$1,400
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