Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0043 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 SP0043 Automatic at true scale

Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

37mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$248

lowest

$475

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Yes
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$248
$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 SP0043 Automatic

The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic is noted for its "bling" aesthetic, which some enthusiasts find appealing. It includes a zippered case and a link removal tool. Owners report a significant delay in shipping and issues with customer service email deliverability when ordering directly from the website. The automatic version was purchased, with the quartz version priced around $74 USD. The watch is described as an Oris homage rather than a Tank watch. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0043 Automatic positively for its distinctive aesthetic and included accessories, despite shipping and customer service concerns.

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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