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Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsZelos Nova 37

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Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series72h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series$950
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.2mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R55
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$899

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by Japanese silk fabrics and aesthetically pleasing curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the clean dials with applied indices and the robust elegance of the watches, noting the comfortable wearability of the cases, particularly the 36mm variants, and the practical 100m water resistance. The 6R movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, a notable improvement for the price point. However, the pin and collar bracelet system is criticized by one owner as subpar for the cost, and the quoted accuracy of the 6R55 movement is -15/+25 seconds per day, though one forum user reports better performance. The exhibition caseback's finish is described as entry-industrial, and the open-heart and 24-hour subdial configurations may not appeal to all.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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