Brunmontagne Ambassador Blauw MoonphasevsSeiko 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.

Brunmontagne Ambassador Blauw Moonphase at true scale

Ambassador Blauw Moonphase

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

39mm

n/a

Thickness

9.8mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$1,350

$475

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW280-1

Seiko 4R35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
n/a
Lug Width
38mm
20mm
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW280-1
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$475
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Reviews

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

Brunmontagne Ambassador Blauw Moonphase

The Brunmontagne Ambassador Blauw Moonphase is widely praised for its striking lapis lazuli dial and the detailed etching resembling Mont Blanc's cliff face. Owners highlight the excellent interplay of gold hands and indices against the blue dial, contributing to a minimalistic aesthetic that avoids clutter. One owner notes the movement is a modified ETA clone and not exceptionally exciting, while another points out sharp edges on the bracelet and a noticeable gap between the endlink and case as areas for improvement. The bracelet's butterfly clasp also lacks micro-adjustments, with tight pins requiring professional resizing. Overall, owners and community members find the Brunmontagne Ambassador Blauw Moonphase to be a solid product for its price, with its dial being the primary attraction.

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.