Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsZelos Comet 39

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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

Zelos Comet 39 at true scale

Comet 39

Diameter

40.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

11.8mm

7.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$475

lowest

$2,499

Movement

Seiko 4R35

ETA/Peseux 7001

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Tantalum LE

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$2,499
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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.