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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsZelos Great White 43

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
43mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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