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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer DialvsTimefactors PRS-30

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PRS-30
TimefactorsPRS-30
MSRP $1,013
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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its stunning, inky black urushi lacquer dial, noting its deep visual depth and soft sheen with gold accents or Roman numerals. The 40.2mm stainless steel case, rated for 100 meters of water resistance, is considered classy and elegant, with one owner appreciating the interplay of light on the dial's textured hands and glossy second hand. The 72-hour power reserve of the 6R5H or 6R54 movement is a consistent highlight, and the accessible price point is frequently mentioned. Some owners note visible pores on the white logo and Roman numerals, and visible scratches from polishing in bright light, while one reviewer flags the GMT function's dial setting as slightly wonky. Accuracy is rated at +25 to -15 seconds per day by multiple sources.

Timefactors PRS-30

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its excellent value and solid construction, with many appreciating its aesthetic details like cream dials and blued hands. Some owners note the well-built but stiff 5-link bracelet on certain models, and one owner reported noticeable rotor wobble from a Miyota movement. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its robust build and attractive design at a fraction of the price of competitors.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
PRS-3042mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
PRS-30
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
PRS-30100m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650
PRS-30$1,013

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40.2mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Dark Brown

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R5H
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$1,013
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