Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mmvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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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.

Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm at true scale

Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm

Seiko Presage Classic Series at true scale

Presage Classic Series

Diameter

40mm

40.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

12mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$611

lowest

$950

Movement

ST1818

Seiko 6R55

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ST1818
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$611
$950
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Reviews

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

Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm

Owners widely praise the Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm for its classy, elegant design and excellent value, with many calling it a potential favorite dress watch. The 12.7mm thickness is considered well-proportioned to the 40mm case. The moonphase complication is a highlight, though owners note it requires manual adjustment by setting the date and moon position one day prior and is considered a pain to set. Some find the dial text crowded at the 6 o'clock position. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm highly for its beautiful dial and true moonphase complication at its price point.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

Seiko Presage Classic Series watches are widely praised for their sublime dial and hand finishing, often considered superior at their price points, with textured dials inspired by silk fabrics and Japanese textiles. Owners and reviewers note the 40.2mm case wears well due to its curved shape and short lug-to-lug distance, and the 6R55 automatic movement offers a 72-hour power reserve. However, the 13mm thickness is flagged as an area for potential improvement, and the pin and collar bracelet system on some models is criticized as subpar for the price. Accuracy figures vary, with one source quoting -15/+25 seconds per day for the 6R55 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined design at the price.