Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 AutomaticvsSeiko 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.

Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic at true scale

Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

37mm

40.5mm

Thickness

12mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$180

lowest

$475

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R35

Case

2 specs
Diameter
37mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$180
$475
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Reviews

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

Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic

The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic is praised for its excellent build quality and substantial 150g weight, contributing to a quality feel, and is noted for its super thin profile fitting nicely on smaller wrists. Owners report a textured wine dial and a well-aligned date window, with one noting it fits comfortably on a 6.75-inch wrist without feeling heavy. The watch's actual appearance differs from renders, with a flatter profile and polished bevels rather than expected slimmer, more pronounced ones, and the use of a 28.5mm dial may accommodate modders. One owner described a negative customer service experience with a failure to ship and an undeliverable customer service email. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic highly for its build quality and comfortable, thin profile on the wrist.

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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