Sternglas Naos Pro AutomatikvsSeiko 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.

Naos Pro Automatik

Presage Cocktail Time
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.4mm
n/a
Thickness
9mm
lowest
11.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
42h
highest
41h
MSRP
$699
$475
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9015
Seiko 4R35
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik is praised for its slim, wearable 38mm case with a mix of brushed and polished finishes and a refined Bauhaus dial design. Reviewers note the upgraded Miyota 9015 movement and improved wearability. Some find the optional five-link bracelet too chunky and lacking refinement, with one reviewer noting its accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day is not for precision enthusiasts. On balance, reviewers rate the Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik highly for its slim case and refined dial design at its price point.
The Bauhaus design is a strength. The value proposition is a weakness.
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.
The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.
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