Side by side

Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise Boldr's lightweight titanium cases, value, and suitability for outdoor or adventure use. The 38mm size is considered perfect by some, and the topographical dial on one variant offers fantastic depth with well-matched Old-Radium C3 lume. However, some owners report issues with customer service and perceived poor quality for the price, while others find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered, impacting legibility. Accuracy averages around +15 seconds per day, though specific complications like a pulsometer and respiration timer are noted as accurate and useful on one variant. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its lightweight, functional design and value, despite some concerns about build quality and legibility.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Five-in-a-Row
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Five-in-a-Row200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Five-in-a-Row$399
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
0mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH35
4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$475
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Boldr Five-in-a-Row vs Seiko Presage Cocktail Time gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.