Knot Watches AT-38vsSeiko 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.

Knot Watches AT-38 at true scale

AT-38

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Thickness

10mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

45h

highest

41h

MSRP

$444

lowest

$475

Movement

Miyota 9015

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10mm
11.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
Navy
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$444
$475
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Reviews

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

Knot Watches AT-38

Knot Watches Knot AT-38 owners praise its 38mm case size, 10mm case height, and 45mm lug-to-lug as fitting perfectly on smaller wrists, with one owner finding it surprisingly light and comfortable. The multi-layered Urushi lacquer dial, featuring gold applied via scraping, is described as stunning in person and a key aesthetic appeal, while the Miyota 9015 movement is considered good. Some owners note that Knot straps are too short for larger wrists and the strap width is slightly smaller than standard, preventing the use of preferred aftermarket options. On balance, owners rate the Knot Watches Knot AT-38 highly for its comfortable dimensions and the striking dial design 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.

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