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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

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Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.8mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$475
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