Seiko Presage Style60'svsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Presage Style60's at true scale

Presage Style60's

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC at true scale

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

Diameter

39.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.2mm

lowest

47.2mm

Thickness

12mm

10.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

41h

72h

highest

MSRP

$595

lowest

$4,000

Movement

Seiko 4R35

Longines L836.6

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
47.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
Both sides
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Applied indexes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Longines L836.6
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$4,000
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The Seiko Presage Style60's is praised for its charming retro aesthetic, featuring a box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied markers, all within a comfortable 39.5mm case. Reviewers note its affordable price point of €490-€540 and a pleasing bracelet. However, the automatic 4R35 movement's accuracy tolerance of +45/-35 seconds per day is flagged as a potential drawback. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Style60's highly for its attractive vintage design and wearability at its price point, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy.

From video reviewers

The retro-inspired design is a key strength. Reviewers question if the features justify the price point.

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its high-beat 5Hz L836.6 movement, which offers exceptional accuracy and a smooth seconds hand, with some owners considering it a bargain for these features. Reviewers highlight its successful retro design, faithful to 1960s aesthetics with modern updates like a sapphire crystal and micro-adjustment clasp. Owners note the comfortable bracelet and striking, sparkling indices against a sunray silver dial. Some find the 40mm case wears larger than expected, with several suggesting the 37mm version offers superior wearability. One owner desires a version without a date window, and the dial is described as stark. The 30m water resistance is noted as not exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its blend of vintage charm and modern high-frequency movement performance at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's high-beat movement, certified by TimeLab Geneva as an Ultra-Chronometer, is a notable feature. The relatively high price compared to its competitors is a drawback. Reviewers disagree on the optimal case size, with one reviewer mentioning 41mm and 43mm, and the other mentioning 37mm and 40mm.

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