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Seiko Presage Style60'svsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Style60's

The retro-inspired design is consistently praised. The value proposition at its price point is debated.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Style60's39.5mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Presage Style60's40h
R1 Racing Chronograph
Water Resistance
Presage Style60's50m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Presage Style60's$595
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Brown
Cream

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$499
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