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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsTissot Classic Dream

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
41h
80h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$550

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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 Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

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