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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited EditionvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition40.6mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition72h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition$1,850
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.1mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R51
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$218

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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition owners and reviewers widely praise its beautiful, powdery cream unglazed Arita porcelain dial with a rhombus pattern, contrasting elegantly with gold-toned hands and indices. The 40.6mm stainless steel case is noted for its overall finishing, though some find it thick and heavy. The 72-hour power reserve 6R51 automatic movement is housed within, with one reviewer calling its accuracy rating of -15/+25 seconds per day and 3 Hz frequency somewhat outdated for the watch's price. A notable omission for some is the lack of lume, particularly on the hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition highly for its stunning dial and craftsmanship at the price, despite some reservations about its thickness and movement specifications.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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