Second Hour Mandala Mk3vsSeiko Presage Style60's

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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.

Second Hour Mandala Mk3 at true scale

Mandala Mk3

Seiko Presage Style60's at true scale

Presage Style60's

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.2mm

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$651

$595

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9015

Seiko 4R35

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.2mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
n/a
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$651
$595
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Reviews

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

Second Hour Mandala Mk3

Owners widely praise the Second Hour Mandala Mk3 for its comfortable 40mm case that wears smaller, a mesmerizing guilloché dial, and the upgraded 1200 Vickers hardened steel case. Reviewers note the reliable Miyota 9015 movement, the refined 7-link bracelet with micro-adjustment, and a smooth winding action. Some owners find the crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and consider the watch pricey at the conversion rate, with accuracy noted as within +/- 9 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Second Hour Mandala Mk3 highly for its dial artistry and comfortable, upgraded build at its price point.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's is praised for its charming retro aesthetic, featuring a box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied markers, all within a comfortable 39.5mm case. Reviewers note its affordable price point of €490-€540 and a pleasing bracelet. However, the automatic 4R35 movement's accuracy tolerance of +45/-35 seconds per day is flagged as a potential drawback. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Style60's highly for its attractive vintage design and wearability at its price point, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy.

From video reviewers

The retro-inspired design is a key strength. Reviewers question if the features justify the price point.