Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsLongines Master Collection

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Longines Master Collection at true scale

Master Collection

Diameter

30.3mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

37mm

lowest

46.8mm

Thickness

10.9mm

9.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

40h

72h

highest

MSRP

$575

lowest

$4,850

Movement

Seiko 2R05

Longines L888

Case

7 specs
Diameter
30.3mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
9.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
14mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko 2R05
Longines L888
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
21
0
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$4,850
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Reviews

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

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with some feeling it competes with watches costing three times as much. However, some owners flag potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, and note the use of Hardlex instead of sapphire crystal. One owner describes the case as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its stunning dials and exceptional value.

Longines Master Collection

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its heritage-inspired design, beautiful dial textures, and excellent fit and finish. The watch is considered a great value, with specific praise for its classic styling and the realization of complications like the annual calendar and triple-date function. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, preventing a perfect fit for some, and a few find the case finishing somewhat homogenous. The 30m water resistance is considered on the light side by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The movement accuracy is consistently praised. Reviewers noted the elegant and timeless design.

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