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Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited EditionvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition35mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,900
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
41mm
Lug Width
11mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R51
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,900
$218

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Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold leaf hands, evoking early 20th-century designs. It is powered by the 72-hour calibre 6R51. Overall, owners view the Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition as a meaningful family heirloom.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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