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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsTimefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC
TimefactorsSMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC
MSRP $315
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.

Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC

Owners widely praise the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC for its unique, "badass," rugged, and futuristic design, with some finding its "ugly" aesthetic appealing for its bombproof nature. The Seiko 6R15 movement winds smoothly and operates quietly, and the watch features 100m water resistance and a flat sapphire crystal. The 12 o'clock crown is noted as easy to use by rolling, and the fixed lugs necessitate NATO straps. Some owners report issues with Timefactors' ordering system and customer service, and one found a speck of dust under the crystal, though another noted no imperfections. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC highly for its distinctive "beater" watch build and unique aesthetic at the price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC40.2mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC50h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC100m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
54.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
6R15
Power Reserve
41h
50h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$315
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