Which is cheaper, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $595 for the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time — a $357 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time?

The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time wears larger at 40.5mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sheffield 1A 38 or the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 5m for the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time.

What movement does the Sheffield 1A 38 run compared to the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time uses the 4R57.

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Sheffield 1A 38vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

ssa459j1

MSRP $595

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1A 3838mm

Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm

Power Reserve

1A 38—

Presage Cocktail Time41h

Water Resistance

1A 38200m

Presage Cocktail Time50m

MSRP

1A 38$238

Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

4R57

Power Reserve

—

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$238

$595

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