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NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date bluevsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue is praised for its playful yet sophisticated dial with turquoise and gold minute markers that shift appearance with light, and its short, tucked-in lugs contribute to a less bulky wear. Owners appreciate its contemporary design and suitability for both office and casual settings. Some owners wish the Minimatik were 1-2mm larger, and its price is noted as high, with some difficulty in finding it in shops. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue highly for its unique dial and comfortable, less bulky wear.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Minimatik 39 date blue39.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Minimatik 39 date blue52 hoursh
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Minimatik 39 date blue50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Minimatik 39 date blue$3,730
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
7.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
0mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 4601
Seiko 4R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
52 hoursh
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,730
$475
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