Monta NoblevsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Monta Noble at true scale

Noble

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

38.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

11.8mm

Water Resistance

152m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$1,895

$475

lowest

Movement

Monta M-22

Seiko 4R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
152m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
Anthracite
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Monta M-22
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$475
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Monta Noble

Owners widely praise the Monta Noble for its exceptional finishing, slim 9.7mm case, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its versatile dress-watch aesthetic and highly adjustable bracelet. Accuracy is reported around +2 seconds per day by one owner, while another notes a Sellita SW300-based M-22 movement. Some reviewers and owners find the polished bezel prone to scratches and the clasp fiddly, with a few also criticizing the dial proportions and crown action. The Monta Noble is priced at $1,600-$1,795. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Noble highly for its impressive finishing and slim profile 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 many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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