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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsZelos Spearfish 3

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$749

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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