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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is celebrated as an industry classic with an award-winning, time-tested design that fits diverse environments. Reviewers highlight its slim 6.8mm thickness and 37.5mm case, housing a 52-hour power reserve hand-wound movement. However, its 30m water resistance limits suitability for beach activities, and the dual date complication is considered eccentric. On balance, reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring design and wearability.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Tangente35mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Tangente53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Tangente50m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Tangente$2,620

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
35mm
Thickness
11.8mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
53 hoursh
Jewels
23
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$2,620
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