Borealis Watch Co. LusitanovsSeiko 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.

Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano at true scale

Lusitano

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

39mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12.6mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

Power Reserve

60h

highest

41h

MSRP

$350

lowest

$475

Movement

Miyota 8315

Seiko 4R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$475
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Reviews

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

Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano

Owners widely praise the Borealis Lusitano for its outstanding lume and high-quality bracelet, with one owner noting a comfortable fit. The Miyota 8315 movement is a point of discussion, with one owner finding it disappointing while another considers it superior to Seiko's 6R series. A single owner reported misaligned bezel indices and the need to regulate the Miyota 9015 movement. On balance, owners find the Borealis Lusitano offers good value, with its strong lume and bracelet being key selling points.

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.