Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time
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Measurements
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Broadgate GMT Automatic
Presage Cocktail Time
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
lowest
47.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
lowest
12.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$895
$625
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9075
Seiko 4R34
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise Duckworth Prestex's customer service, with one owner receiving a replacement strap and a personal note. The Duckworth Prestex Broadgate GMT Automatic is available in five color options with rubber or metal bracelet choices, and is priced around $995. One owner finds the three different numeral fonts on the dial disorienting but appreciates the orange color as a great summer choice. On balance, owners value the brand's customer service and the watch's summer-ready aesthetic.
Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. Some owners, however, flag legibility issues due to dial markers and hands blending into the sunburst pattern. One owner found the case to be round and somewhat boring, while others mention the stock straps and bracelets can be too short with limited micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually appealing dials and strong value proposition.
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