Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $950 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 4.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton.

What movement does the Seiko Presage Classic Series run compared to the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R55 and the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsSpinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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

Seiko Presage Classic Series

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MSRP $950

Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Power Reserve

Presage Classic Series72h

Piccard Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Presage Classic Series100m

Piccard Skeleton550m

MSRP

Presage Classic Series$950

Piccard Skeleton$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R55

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$950

$550

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