Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 AutomaticvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time
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Measurements
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Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.
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