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Hamilton American Classic Vintage QuartzvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz

The Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz is praised for its well-decorated ETA 2842 movement and simple dial with mirror-polished hands and indices. One owner notes the strap is too short, requiring replacement. On balance, owners appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz for its vintage-inspired design and decorated movement.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Vintage Quartz15mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Vintage Quartz
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Vintage Quartz50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
American Classic Vintage Quartz$775
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
15mm
30.3mm
Thickness
7.35mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
37mm
Lug Width
0mm
14mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 280.002
Seiko 2R05
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$775
$575
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