Seagull Ultra-Thin Calendar Dress Watch 38mmvsSeiko 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.

Seagull Ultra-Thin Calendar Dress Watch 38mm at true scale

Ultra-Thin Calendar Dress Watch 38mm

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

n/a

Thickness

8mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$569

$475

lowest

Movement

ST18

Seiko 4R35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ST18
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$569
$475
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Reviews

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

Seagull Ultra-Thin Calendar Dress Watch 38mm

Owners widely praise the Seagull Ultra-Thin Calendar Dress Watch 38mm for its appealing thinness, well-balanced 38mm size that wears well on smaller wrists, and the smooth operation of its automatic movement. The polished finishing is noted as well-done, and its Bauhaus styling with a clean dial and curved lugs is a positive differentiator. However, one owner finds the watch too thick for a true dress watch, believing a dress watch should be thinner to fit under a cuff. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Ultra-Thin Calendar Dress Watch 38mm highly for its wearability and aesthetic at the price point.

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.

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