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MKII HellionvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

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MKII Hellion

The MKII Hellion is widely praised for its immaculate fit and finish, with a mirror-polished case that bridges field and dress styles. Owners appreciate its vintage-inspired lug design and the satisfying heft that balances classic appeal. The large crown is a noted feature, adding a masculine touch to the refined design. One owner questions if the price aligns with the specifications. Overall, owners rate the MKII Hellion highly for its exceptional finishing and versatile, refined design at the 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
Hellion39mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Hellion
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Hellion100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Hellion$649
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.55mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
0mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$475
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