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Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot WatchvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

Owners widely appreciate the Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch for its true GMT functionality and 38mm case size, which wears well despite its 15mm thickness. Some owners find the lack of a date window a drawback, while others consider the $750 price point to be good value for a titanium watch with a Miyota 9075 movement. One owner notes the end links detract from an otherwise excellent case and dial design. Overall, owners rate the Santurce Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch highly for its functional true GMT complication and well-proportioned 38mm case.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by silk and elegantly curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the value proposition under $1,000, the comfortable wearability due to case proportions and slim appearance, and the robust 100m water resistance on several models. The 72-hour power reserve from the 6R51 or 6R55 automatic movements is a consistent positive note. However, one owner criticizes the pin and collar bracelet system as awful, and the 24-hour subdial is noted as potentially annoying by another. Accuracy figures for the 6R55 movement range from +25/-15 seconds per day to within -15/+25 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series highly for its exquisite dial work and strong value at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch38mm
Presage Classic Series36mm
Power Reserve
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch300m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
Pitirre True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch$999
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
6R51
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$950
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