Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $1,125 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $810 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Seiko Presage Classic Series run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R5J and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

Side by side

Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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

Seiko Presage Classic Series

spb469j1

MSRP $1,125

Seiko Essentials Automatic

srph87

MSRP $315

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Presage Classic Series72h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Presage Classic Series100m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Presage Classic Series$1,125

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

40.2mm

41.2mm

Thickness

13mm

11.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

48.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R5J

4R35

Power Reserve

72h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,125

$315

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