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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $595
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$595
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R57
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$218

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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