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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing 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 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
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.1mm
11.8mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Finish
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T601
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$475
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