Knot Watches Knot Timepiece Automatic Open Heart Small SecondsvsSeiko 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 Knot Timepiece Automatic Open Heart Small Seconds at true scale

Knot Timepiece Automatic Open Heart Small Seconds

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

38mm

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
38mm
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
Silver
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 Knot Timepiece Automatic Open Heart Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Knot Watches Knot Timepiece Automatic Open Heart Small Seconds for its clean aesthetic, sharp dial design, and the visual appeal of its open heart and small seconds complications, with the small seconds hand consistently hitting its marks. The rotor detail is noted as stunning, and the watch is considered a great entry-level option with beautiful dials for the price. Some owners find the watch's low weight makes it very comfortable, though one owner expressed disappointment with the strap quality and engraving, and another noted that the strap width prevents some aftermarket straps from fitting. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches Knot Timepiece Automatic Open Heart Small Seconds highly for its attractive design 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.