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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer DialvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40.2mm
41mm
Thickness
12.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R5H
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,650
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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