Alexander Shorokhoff Alzenau AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time
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Measurements
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Alzenau Automatic

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.
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