Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsLongines Master Collection 34mm

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Measurements
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Presage Cocktail Time

Master Collection 34mm
Diameter
40.5mm
34mm
Thickness
11.8mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$475
lowest
$2,500
Movement
Seiko 4R35
Automatic
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.
The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.
The Longines Master Collection 34mm is praised for its versatile 34mm sizing, which owners find suitable for daily wear and elegant on smaller wrists, offering good dial legibility. Some owners appreciate the bracelet finishing, while others note a lack of micro-adjustments for a perfect fit. The antireflective coating can cause glare in photos, and some find the case finishing somewhat homogenous. The 3-bar water resistance is considered sufficient for household chores but not for submersion. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection 34mm highly for its elegant sizing and value proposition.
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