Seagull Day-date Calendar Tonneau WatchvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Measurements
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Day-date Calendar Tonneau Watch

Presage Cocktail Time
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
n/a
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$539
$475
lowest
Movement
ST2100
Seiko 4R35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Seagull Day-date Calendar Tonneau Watch for its solid feel, satisfying weight, and well-made hollow flywheel. The case, bracelet, and day-date function are also considered appealing by some. One owner finds the sub-dials too small to read. On balance, owners rate the Seagull Day-date Calendar Tonneau Watch highly for its tactile build quality and appealing case design.
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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