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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $625
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$625
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R34
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$328

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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