Furlan Marri Disco VolantevsSeiko 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.

Furlan Marri Disco Volante at true scale

Disco Volante

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Thickness

8.1mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$2,825

$475

lowest

Movement

ETA/Peseux 7001

Seiko 4R35

Case

2 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
8.1mm
11.8mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
4-part
n/a
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Seiko 4R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,825
$475
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Reviews

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

Furlan Marri Disco Volante

The Furlan Marri Disco Volante is widely praised for its intricate, retro-futuristic design, with reviewers and owners highlighting its detailed sector dials, creative lume application, and the beautifully finished manual-winding ETA/Peseux 7001 movement. The 38mm case, often noted for its thinness at under 9mm and lugless appearance, is considered very wearable and compact, capturing vintage charm. Some reviewers consider the $2,780 price point high, attributing it to the movement finishing, and a few find the design polarizing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Furlan Marri Disco Volante highly for its unique vintage aesthetic and refined movement finishing at the price.

From video reviewers

The ultra-thin profile and vintage aesthetic are cited as strengths. Water resistance is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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.