Seiko Presage Style60'svsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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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

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound at true scale

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Diameter

39.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.2mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$715

lowest

$888

Movement

Seiko 4R72

Miyota 6T33

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R72
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$715
$888
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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 vintage aesthetic, featuring a box-shaped crystal, faceted indexes, and applied details, all presented in an accessible price range. Reviewers highlight the smaller 39.5mm case size and comfortable new bracelet on certain models as particularly pleasing. However, the claimed accuracy of +45/-35 seconds per day for the 4R35 movement is noted as a potential drawback. The fixed 60-minute bezel is considered a stylistic element rather than a functional one. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Style60's highly for its attractive retro design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The retro-inspired design and vintage cues are a significant strength. Reviewers questioned the value proposition at the $525 price point.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial with applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco styling, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 manual-wind movement visible through the exhibition case back. The included OEM strap is noted as surprisingly good and exceptionally soft, contributing to the watch's comfortable 38mm wearability. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is noted as a drawback. Overall, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its unique dial artistry and attractive price point.

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