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Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 vs Presage Cocktail Time

I can’t decide which one I like more

Jul 23, 2026View spec sheet

Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 at true scale

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

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
34mm
40.5mm
Thickness
n/a
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Pale Blue
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$475

Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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

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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

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.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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