Published matchup
Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 vs Presage Cocktail Time
I can’t decide which one I like more
Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Presage Cocktail Time
Diameter
34mm
40.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$359
lowest
$475
Movement
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its amazing pale blue dial, which is considered excellent value at $329. Specific points of appreciation include the case shape, dial texture, and the way the blue hands stand out. One owner finds the watch very comfortable and intends to wear it frequently. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its striking dial and exceptional value.
Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.
The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.
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