Side by side

Sheffield 1AvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Add a watch

Some links are affiliate links — lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Sheffield 1A

Owners widely praise the Sheffield 1A for its superb quality, sturdiness, and value, with many finding its blue dial appealing and its construction more substantial than comparable models. One owner noted expensive shipping fees as a drawback, and another suggested the bezel action could be crisper. Overall, owners consider the Sheffield 1A a no-brainer for its affordability and quality.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1A40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
1A
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
1A200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
1A$223
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
White/Blue
Lume
Swiss blue lume
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$223
$475
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

DiscussionNot started
Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.