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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $595
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$595
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
41mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R57
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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