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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive modelvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

The 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition is praised for its vibrant blue translucent dial with a glowing day disc and its luminous orange stripe on the NATO strap. Reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style watches, including this model, exemplary gateway watches offering significant value and quality for their price, with the BAMFORD edition noted at a reasonable $460 for a limited run of 2,025 pieces. A trade-off mentioned is compromised water resistance due to the lack of a screw-down crown. On balance, reviewers find the 38mm Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition a great release, particularly for its striking aesthetics and value proposition.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model41h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model$460
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.4mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Box
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
4R36
4R57
Jewels
24
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$595
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