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Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series36mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series72h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series$950
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.4mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R51
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$428

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by silk and elegantly curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the value proposition under $1,000, the comfortable wearability due to case proportions and slim appearance, and the robust 100m water resistance on several models. The 72-hour power reserve from the 6R51 or 6R55 automatic movements is a consistent positive note. However, one owner criticizes the pin and collar bracelet system as awful, and the 24-hour subdial is noted as potentially annoying by another. Accuracy figures for the 6R55 movement range from +25/-15 seconds per day to within -15/+25 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series highly for its exquisite dial work and strong value at its price point.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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