Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Sternglas Zirkel?

At MSRP the Sternglas Zirkel is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $1,125 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $626 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Sternglas Zirkel?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the Sternglas Zirkel — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Sternglas Zirkel?

The Sternglas Zirkel is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

What movement does the Seiko Presage Classic Series run compared to the Sternglas Zirkel?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the Seiko 6R5J and the Sternglas Zirkel uses the Miyota 9015.

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MSRP $1,125

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MSRP $499

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Zirkel40mm

Power Reserve

Presage Classic Series72h

Zirkel—

Water Resistance

Presage Classic Series100m

Zirkel50m

MSRP

Presage Classic Series$1,125

Zirkel$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

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Crystal Shape

Curved

—

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

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Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 6R5J

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,125

$499

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