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

At MSRP the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,125 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $575 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon wears larger at 43mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 2.8mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R5J and the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsSpinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

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 $1,125

Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

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MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Tesei Forged Carbon43mm

Power Reserve

Presage Classic Series72h

Tesei Forged Carbon40h

Water Resistance

Presage Classic Series100m

Tesei Forged Carbon300m

MSRP

Presage Classic Series$1,125

Tesei Forged Carbon$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R5J

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,125

$550

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