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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date for its immaculate case finishing and the unique depth and texture of its dial, which is difficult to capture in photos. The watch's dual-timezone complication is considered a satisfying feature with sharp clicking, and the in-house movement finishing is noted as exceptional for its price point. Some find the hour markers slightly difficult to read at a glance, and one owner suggests seeking a secondhand deal due to the full retail price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date highly for its refined finishing and distinctive dial at its price.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Zürich date39.8mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Zürich date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Zürich date50m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Zürich date$5,570

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39.8mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49.4mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
DUW 5101
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42 hoursh
Jewels
23
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$5,570
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