Revelot Gentus 40MMvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

Gentus 40MM
RevelotGentus 40MM

Ref. gentus-40mm-black-aventurine-steel-automatic-copy·MSRP $390

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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.

Revelot Gentus 40MM at true scale

Gentus 40MM

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

40mm

40.5mm

Thickness

11.9mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$390

lowest

$475

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$390
$475
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Reviews

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

Revelot Gentus 40MM

Owners find the Revelot Gentus 40MM a fun and substantial watch to wear, with the 40mm case size fitting smaller wrists well. Some owners note sharp edges on the bracelet's center links and that the watch feels a bit heavy. Finding aftermarket straps for the 40mm Gentus is difficult, as the brand primarily offers straps for quartz models and leather requires custom work. Overall, owners appreciate the substantial feeling of the Revelot Gentus 40MM, despite minor bracelet finishing and strap availability concerns.

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.