Which is cheaper, the Horage Solar Wind 42 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series is the cheaper of the two at $1,125, against $7,280 for the Horage Solar Wind 42 — a $6,155 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Horage Solar Wind 42 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Horage Solar Wind 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Horage Solar Wind 42 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Horage Solar Wind 42 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Horage Solar Wind 42 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 65 hours on the Horage Solar Wind 42.

What movement does the Horage Solar Wind 42 run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Horage Solar Wind 42 uses the Horage K1 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R5J.

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Horage Solar Wind 42

MSRP $7,280

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Seiko Presage Classic Series

MSRP $1,125

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Solar Wind 4242mm

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

Solar Wind 4265h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

Solar Wind 4250m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

Solar Wind 42$7,280

Presage Classic Series$1,125

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

40.2mm

Thickness

12.3mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.1mm

46mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Meteorite

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Horage K1

6R5J

Power Reserve

65h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,280

$1,125

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