Farer Crooms IIIvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time
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Measurements
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Crooms III

Presage Cocktail Time
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.8mm
n/a
Thickness
12.5mm
11.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
56h
highest
41h
MSRP
$965
$475
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko 4R35
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 the Farer Crooms III for its attractive design and appealing colors, with one user stating "That's how you Farer." Reviewers describe the 40mm Crooms III as the dressiest model in the collection, featuring a burgundy sunburst dial, applied indexes with white lume, a red-tipped seconds hand, and a blue GMT hand. One owner finds the dial too dark in certain lighting, while another dislikes the date window, wishing for a no-date version. The 40mm case thickness contributes to a retro aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer Crooms III highly for its attractive design and elegant aesthetic at the price point.
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.
The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.
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