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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsBrew Super Metric

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475
What people say

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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 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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
36mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Fine-Texture
Indices
Applied

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
4R35
VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
23
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph
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