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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$575
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
30.3mm
29mm
Thickness
10.9mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
33.4mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
2R05
L592.5
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
21
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$2,500

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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