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Mark Time Watches M 1vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

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Mark Time Watches M 1

Owners widely praise the Mark Time Watches M 1 for its minimalist design, excellent legibility, and striking appearance, with the blue dial being a particular favorite. The red accent on the seconds hand is a well-liked detail. Despite its 42mm case, the watch wears surprisingly well, even on smaller wrists. The deep black dial creates a floating effect for the hands, and the second hand reaches the dial's edge. Reviewers note the lack of a ghost date position, minimal logo, and real bezel screws. Accuracy is reported to be within a minute or two. Overall, owners rate the Mark Time Watches M 1 highly for its legibility and thoughtful design details 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
M 142mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
M 1
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
M 1100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
M 1$345
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Dark Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$345
$475
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