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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsSwatch Sistem Meche

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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.

Swatch Sistem Meche

Owners widely report the Swatch Sistem Meche's automatic movement is durable, with one owner using theirs roughly for four years without issue. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting gains of 1-2 seconds daily when worn, but over 12 seconds when stationary, while another reports -2 seconds/day accuracy, praising it as remarkable for the price. The watch features a 90-hour power reserve, and its transparent case back is admired. However, the Swatch Sistem Meche's sealed, non-serviceable construction is a point of concern for some, who note that Swatch typically replaces rather than services these watches, and that the plastic case can scratch easily. The automatic movement does not hack, and some users report the minute hand takes time to adjust after setting. Overall, owners rate the Swatch Sistem Meche highly for its impressive power reserve and accuracy at its price point, despite concerns about its non-serviceable design.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Sistem Meche42mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Sistem Meche
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Sistem Meche30m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Sistem Meche$250

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Mechanical
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$250
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