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Nite Watches MX10vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

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

Nite Watches MX10

Owners widely praise the Nite Watches MX10 for its tritium lume, which provides clear illumination, and its sturdy build for the price. However, some owners find the tritium glow less intense than anticipated, and there are concerns that the black PVD coating is prone to dings and scratches, potentially looking worse than damage on metal. One owner reported significant time loss after nearly a year, with a professional unable to resolve the issue by replacing the battery. Overall, owners rate the Nite Watches MX10 highly for its tritium illumination and solid construction, though the PVD coating and long-term accuracy are points of concern for some.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MX1039mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
MX10
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
MX10100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
MX10$425
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Seiko 4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$475
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