Farer LISSOMvsSeiko 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.

Farer LISSOM at true scale

LISSOM

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.8mm

n/a

Thickness

8.0mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

50h

highest

41h

MSRP

$1,150

$475

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret D100

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
7.95mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.8mm
n/a
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret D100
Seiko 4R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
50h
41h
Jewels
18
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,150
$475
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Reviews

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

Farer LISSOM

Owners widely praise the Farer LISSOM for its beautiful and bold designs, with multiple sources highlighting its slim 7.95mm case and elegant 38mm dimensions. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the vibrant dial colors, intricate detailing like the subsidiary seconds display, and the horizontally brushed case side. The manual-wind La Joux-Perret D100 movement is noted, with one owner reporting a breakage after overwinding but receiving excellent customer service. Some owners find the 38mm size a bit small for their wrist, and the numeral orientation on the dial is a minor point of discussion, with one owner observing blue numerals appearing nearly black in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer LISSOM highly for its attractive, slim design and value proposition.

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.