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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
4R57
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$595
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