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Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese GardensvsUndone Basecamp Cali Blue

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

Undone Basecamp Cali Blue

The Undone Basecamp Cali Blue is praised for its attractive, vintage-feeling California dial and subtle texture, with owners appreciating the 40mm case fit and customization options. Reviewers note the desirable, affordable timepiece features a textured Cali dial and 100m water resistance. Some drawbacks mentioned include the lack of a date function and a 15mm thickness, exacerbated by a chunky strap. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and features a friction bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Undone Basecamp Cali Blue highly for its unique dial design and value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Basecamp Cali Blue40mm
Power Reserve
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Basecamp Cali Blue
Water Resistance
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
Basecamp Cali Blue100m
MSRP
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595
Basecamp Cali Blue$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.4mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R39
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$325
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