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Farer GMTvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

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Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm x 10mm case. Reviewers note the ETA 2893-2 movement as a good choice with hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. The bronze crown, intended to develop a patina, is flagged as a potentially unpopular design element that some feel looks unfinished or out of place. Prices range from $1,425 to $2,150 AUD. Overall, reviewers find the Farer GMT Automatic offers good value for a GMT watch in its price segment, with the dial and case proportions being key strengths.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

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

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT39.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
GMT56h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
GMT100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
GMT$1,375
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$475
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