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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
What people say

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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41.8mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.4mm
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Curved

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
4R35
4R39
Jewels
23
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$595
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