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Sternglas Naos SolarvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
0mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
4R35
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$475
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