Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsLongines Master Collection 34mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Longines Master Collection 34mm at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
34mm
Thickness
11.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Silver barleycorn
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
n/a
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$2,500
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

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.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

Longines Master Collection 34mm

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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