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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited EditionvsZelos Helmsman 3

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition40.6mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition72h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition$1,850
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.1mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R51
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$529

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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is housed within, with one reviewer calling its accuracy rating of -15/+25 seconds per day and 3 Hz frequency somewhat outdated for the watch's price.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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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