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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsStudio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

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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.

Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3)

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3) for its fun, entrepreneurial, and affordable nature, with a design described as "Bauhaus meets Bugs Bunny." However, some find its colors a love-it-or-hate-it feature and others perceive the overall quality and finishing as a tier below comparable watches. Accuracy figures are not specified, but one owner found the watch too thick for their taste. The chronograph function has been noted as potentially sticky or jumpy. On balance, owners are divided on the Studio Underd0g Watermelon (Gen3), with opinions split between its unique design and perceived value for money.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Watermelon (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Watermelon (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Watermelon (Gen3)
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Watermelon (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and Polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Inside
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$550
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