Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,400 for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series — a $850 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon wears larger at 43mm versus 42.2mm for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon.

What movement does the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series run compared to the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series uses the 6R64 and the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged SeriesvsSpinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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MSRP $1,400

Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

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MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Sharp Edged Series42.2mm

Tesei Forged Carbon43mm

Power Reserve

Presage Sharp Edged Series45h

Tesei Forged Carbon40h

Water Resistance

Presage Sharp Edged Series100m

Tesei Forged Carbon300m

MSRP

Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,400

Tesei Forged Carbon$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R64

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

45h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,400

$550

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