Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series is the cheaper of the two at $950, against $4,900 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471 — a $3,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471 wears larger at 47mm versus 36mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471 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 471?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471.

What movement does the Seiko Presage Classic Series run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series runs a automatic caliber (6R51), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 471 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsVortic Watch Company Springfield 471

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 471

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MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Classic Series36mm

Springfield 47147mm

Power Reserve

Presage Classic Series72h

Springfield 47140h

Water Resistance

Presage Classic Series100m

Springfield 471100m

MSRP

Presage Classic Series$950

Springfield 471$4,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

36mm

47mm

Thickness

12.5mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

41.4mm

46mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

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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