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Praesidus Rec SpecvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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
Rec Spec38mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH36
4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$475
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