Duxot Alicante Rainbow AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time
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Measurements
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Alicante Rainbow Automatic
Presage Cocktail Time
Diameter
38mm
30.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
37mm
lowest
Thickness
12mm
10.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
42h
highest
40h
MSRP
$229
lowest
$575
Movement
Miyota 8215
Seiko 2R05
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely report the Duxot Alicante Rainbow Automatic offers good value, citing its reliable Miyota movement and decent manufacturing quality. Some owners note a bezel that can be stiff or difficult to rotate, and one commenter described the bracelet as "absolute crap," being jangly and less comfortable than alternatives. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner observing a loss of about 12 seconds per day over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Duxot Alicante Rainbow Automatic highly for its value proposition and appealing design.
Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with some feeling it competes with watches costing three times as much. However, some owners flag potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, and note the use of Hardlex instead of sapphire crystal. One owner describes the case as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its stunning dials and exceptional value.
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