Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series is the cheaper of the two at $950, against $4,900 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 — a $3,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 wears larger at 45mm versus 36mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174.

What movement does the Seiko Presage Classic Series run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series runs a automatic caliber (6R51), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsVortic Watch Company Springfield 174

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

spb521j1

MSRP $950

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174

the-springfield-174-45mm

MSRP $4,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Classic Series36mm

Springfield 17445mm

Power Reserve

Presage Classic Series72h

Springfield 17440h

Water Resistance

Presage Classic Series100m

Springfield 174100m

MSRP

Presage Classic Series$950

Springfield 174$4,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

36mm

45mm

Thickness

12.5mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

41.4mm

46mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

6R51

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$950

$4,900

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