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Hamilton Jazzmaster AutovsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto is widely praised for its excellent value, clean and uncomplicated design suitable for various occasions, and comfortable wearability, with a 40mm or 42mm case size that is considered unobtrusive. Reviewers highlight its refined H-21 movement, which offers a 60-hour power reserve, and distinctive sunray dials. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto highly for its impressive balance of contemporary style and traditional watchmaking 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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto36mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto80h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto$1,125
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10mm
11.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$475
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