Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mmvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time
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Measurements
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Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm

Presage Cocktail Time
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
9mm
lowest
11.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
42h
highest
41h
MSRP
$719
$475
lowest
Movement
ST18
Seiko 4R35
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm for its classy aesthetic and wearability, with one owner noting its 47mm lug-to-lug measurement allows it to wear smaller than many other 40mm watches. The ST18 automatic movement is described as "really really good looking," and the dial receives high marks. Accuracy for one owner's watch averaged +7.1 seconds per day, with a power reserve of 45.4 hours after 30 manual winds. Some owners find the included NATO straps and aftermarket leather strap less luxurious. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm highly for its elegant dial and comfortable wearability.
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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