KARL-LEIMON Open HeartvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

KARL-LEIMON Open Heart at true scale

Open Heart

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

40mm

40.5mm

Thickness

9.8mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$685

$475

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9029

Seiko 4R35

Case

3 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.8mm
11.8mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9029
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$685
$475
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Reviews

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

KARL-LEIMON Open Heart

The KARL-LEIMON Open Heart is widely praised for its slim 9.8mm case and excellent finishing, presented in a wearable 40mm size with a coherent integrated bracelet design. Owners report the quality exceeds expectations, with strap versatility leading to frequent wear. The watch utilizes a Miyota 9029 automatic movement and features a sapphire crystal. It is available at an accessible $595 price point. However, some reviewers find the exposed balance wheel perplexing, and one owner advises against purchasing due to nonexistent customer service and shipping issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the KARL-LEIMON Open Heart highly for its impressive case finishing and wearability 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 many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.