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RGM Watches Model 500 GMTvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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Model 500 GMT
RGM WatchesModel 500 GMT
MSRP $4,450
What people say

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RGM Watches Model 500 GMT

Owners widely praise the RGM Watches Model 500 GMT for its comfortable wearability, with one owner noting it wears smaller than its 51mm lug-to-lug suggests and another finding it fits perfectly. Reviewers highlight the well-executed sports watch design, featuring a 41mm stainless steel case, a bi-directional GMT bezel, and a matte black dial, powered by a decorated ETA 2893-2 automatic movement. The green dial color exceeded expectations for one owner, who also praised the superb deployment clasp and clean brushed finish, while the strap required no break-in. One owner noted the lack of color on the bezel as a concern. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RGM Watches Model 500 GMT highly for its comfortable fit and well-executed design.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial for its unique, smooth, and lustrous porcelain dial, a testament to meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, with some noting its depth and subtle color variations. The red "XII" and recessed sub-dials on certain variants are highlighted as distinctive design elements. However, multiple sources flag the case thickness, ranging from 12.4mm to 14.1mm, as substantial for a dress watch, and one reviewer criticizes painted hands instead of heat-blued ones. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting figures around +1/+2 seconds per day while another mentions approximately -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial highly for its exceptional dial artistry and craftsmanship at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Model 500 GMT41mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
Model 500 GMT40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
Model 500 GMT100m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
Model 500 GMT$4,450
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40.6mm
Thickness
11.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
RGM-ETA 2893-2
6R5H
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,450
$1,900
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