Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain DialvsTrenyo Basse-taille Grand Feu Enamel Piece Unique

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Measurements

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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial at true scale

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Trenyo Basse-taille Grand Feu Enamel Piece Unique at true scale

Basse-taille Grand Feu Enamel Piece Unique

Diameter

40.6mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.1mm

47.5mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

72h

highest

68h

MSRP

$1,900

lowest

$4,199

Movement

Seiko 6R5H

La Joux-Perret G101

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.1mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R5H
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
72h
68h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,900
$4,199
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Reviews

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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial for its unique, beautiful, and tasteful porcelain dial, a testament to Japanese craftsmanship. Reviewers highlight the dial's depth, lustre, and subtle tinges, noting it offers more character than comparable enamel dials. Some owners find the 40.6mm case size and 12.4mm to 14.1mm thickness substantial for a dress watch, while others appreciate the value proposition under $2,000 for the artisanal effort. The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial is highly regarded for its exceptional dial work and craftsmanship at its price point.

Trenyo Basse-taille Grand Feu Enamel Piece Unique

Owners widely praise the Trenyo Basse-taille Grand Feu Enamel Piece Unique for its magnificent Grand Feu enamel dial, which exhibits unmatched sheen and plays magnificently with light, changing color and glitter with ambient conditions. The maker considers this their best work, highlighting the handmade sterling silver case and applied Breguet numerals, though they express a preference for mineral glass over sapphire due to its reflectivity. The complex, high-failure process of Grand Feu enameling is noted, with one enamelist describing the work as that of a grand master requiring decades of practice. The watch is priced at 2,350 CHF and utilizes an automatic La Joux-Perret G101 movement. On balance, owners rate the Trenyo Basse-taille Grand Feu Enamel Piece Unique highly for its exquisite Grand Feu enamel dial and hand-finished sterling silver case, representing a unique value proposition.

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