Alexander Shorokhoff Alzenau AutomaticvsSeiko 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.

Alexander Shorokhoff Alzenau Automatic at true scale

Alzenau Automatic

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

39mm

40.5mm

Thickness

n/a

11.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$1,299

$475

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
n/a
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,299
$475
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Reviews

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

Alexander Shorokhoff Alzenau Automatic

Owners praise the Alexander Shorokhoff Alzenau Automatic - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren for its uniquely attractive, quirky designs and excellent dial finishing, with one owner noting his wife "absolutely loves" the piece. The watch features characteristic "Alice in Wonderland" style numerals and a "60" at the 12 o'clock position. While the overall quality is considered good for the price, dial printing is noted as not the sharpest, and some find the watches very shiny. On balance, owners rate the Alexander Shorokhoff Alzenau Automatic - Alexander Shorokhoff Uhren highly for its distinctive avant-garde design and dial finishing.

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.