Oris Artelier DatevsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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.

Oris Artelier Date at true scale

Artelier Date

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Thickness

n/a

11.8mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

41h

41h

MSRP

$2,400

$475

lowest

Movement

Oris 733

Seiko 4R35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Oris 733
Seiko 4R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41 hoursh
41h
Jewels
26
23
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$475
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Reviews

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

Oris Artelier Date

Owners widely praise the Oris Artelier Date for its exceptional quality and value, with one owner calling it their favorite watch and noting it was purchased for significantly less than its MSRP. Reviewers highlight its contemporary, urban aesthetic, slim 38mm profile, and minimalist dial with attractive stamped patterns. The Oris Artelier Date is powered by the Oris 733 automatic movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Oris Artelier Date is highly regarded for its impressive build quality and stylish design at an accessible price point.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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