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Grand Seiko SLGH017vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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SLGH017
Grand SeikoSLGH017
MSRP $10,500
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGH01740mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
SLGH01780h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
SLGH017100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
SLGH017$10,500
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA5
4R35
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$10,500
$475

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGH017

Grand Seiko SLGH017 owners and reviewers widely praise its impeccable finishing on the applied markers and handset, and its lightweight titanium case and bracelet. The high-beat 9SA5 movement is noted for its approximately 80-hour power reserve, with accuracy figures reported by owners ranging from +4 sec/day to +5 to -3 seconds per day, though some owners express concerns about accuracy deviating significantly from specifications. Some find the "Night Birch" dial stunning and appreciate the Evo 9 case design, while others note the dial texture appears less pronounced on its matte black surface and criticize the handset's proportions and lack of lume. The Grand Seiko SLGH017 is priced at €10,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGH017 highly for its lightweight titanium construction and impeccable finishing.

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.

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