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Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

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Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1

Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 for its minimalist, art deco-inspired design and clean dial, with some noting satisfyingly finished hands and bright lume. The mesh bracelet is frequently highlighted as versatile and comfortable. However, there are significant concerns regarding quality control and customer service, with multiple owners reporting functional issues, including timekeeping failures, a difficult or crooked crown, and strap failures. Some also find the 42.5mm case size large and suggest better value may be found elsewhere, though others see it as a good deal, especially when discounted. Overall, owners are divided on the Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1, with its design appeal often overshadowed by reported quality control and customer service issues.

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
Lilienthal 142.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Lilienthal 1
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Lilienthal 150m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Lilienthal 1$189
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
7.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 1L45
Seiko 4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189
$475
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