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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsVaer Calendar Field

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189
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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
36mm
Thickness
11.8mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$189
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