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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer DialvsZelos Artemis

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Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
40.2mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R5H
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$1,899

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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 Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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