Knot Watches CAS-36RGvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time
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Measurements
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CAS-36RG

Presage Cocktail Time
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
11.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$281
lowest
$475
Movement
Miyota 8N40
Seiko 4R35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Knot Watches CAS-36RG for its impressive build quality and high-level case finishing, with one owner comparing it favorably to Grand Seiko. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability due to its low weight and a soft leather strap, and its versatile design suits both casual and formal occasions. However, opinions on the strap are mixed, with one owner finding it disappointing and another noting a strap width of 17.9mm preventing the use of standard 18mm straps. The case design is considered by one owner to be somewhat uninspired, and lume is present only on the hands and hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches CAS-36RG highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.
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.
The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.
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