Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time or the Svalbard Solo?

At MSRP the Svalbard Solo is the cheaper of the two at $250, against $475 for the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time — a $225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time or the Svalbard Solo?

The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Svalbard Solo — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time or the Svalbard Solo?

The Svalbard Solo is rated to 100m versus 5m for the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time.

What movement does the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time run compared to the Svalbard Solo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time uses the Seiko 4R35 and the Svalbard Solo uses the Seiko NH35.

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MSRP $475

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MSRP $250

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm

Solo40mm

Power Reserve

Presage Cocktail Time41h

Solo—

Water Resistance

Presage Cocktail Time50m

Solo100m

MSRP

Presage Cocktail Time$475

Solo$250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Box

—

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 4R35

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

—

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$475

$250

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