Robot Watches APLOSvsSeiko 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.
APLOS
Presage Cocktail Time
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.3mm
lowest
11.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
65h
highest
41h
MSRP
n/a
$475
Movement
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko 4R35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Robot Watches APLOS features a slim La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement and a 39mm case, with extensive customization options available. One owner notes irreparable pressure damage on the LCD screen. On balance, owners and reviewers find Robot Watches APLOS to be a modern dressier piece, with customization being a key draw.
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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