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Formex Field AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

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

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction and the sandwich dial are consistently praised. Reviewers noted a perceived "corner cut" and questioned the value at its price point.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Automatic40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Field Automatic41h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Field Automatic150m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Field Automatic$881
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
0mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R35
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$475
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