Knot Watches CAS-36RGvsSeiko 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 CAS-36RG at true scale

CAS-36RG

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
11.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N40
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$281
$475
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Reviews

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

Knot Watches CAS-36RG

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.

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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