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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer DialvsZelos Nova 37

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Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.2mm
37mm
Thickness
12.1mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R5H
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$899

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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