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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsTissot Le Locle

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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.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and comfortable 39.3mm case size, which offers a premium appearance for its price. The ETA 2824-2 movement is considered reliable, and the watch is frequently recommended as a first automatic, noted for its versatility and suitability for those preferring smaller, non-sporty designs. Some owners find the bracelet more appealing than a strap and suggest removing the date would improve the design. A drawback noted by some is the approximately 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its classic aesthetic and value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Le Locle29mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Le Locle48h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Le Locle30m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Le Locle$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
29mm
Thickness
11.8mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
29mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Roman and indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Power Reserve
41h
48h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$795
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