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Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0210vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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The Citizen Caliber 0210
CitizenThe Citizen Caliber 0210
MSRP $8,400
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Citizen Caliber 021040mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
The Citizen Caliber 021060h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
The Citizen Caliber 0210100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
The Citizen Caliber 0210$8,400
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
0210
4R35
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,400
$475

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What people say

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Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0210

Owners widely praise The Citizen Caliber 0210 for its exceptional craftsmanship, high-quality finishing, and unique electroformed dial textures that play with light. Its superior quartz accuracy of 1-5 seconds per year and perpetual calendar functionality are also highlighted as significant strengths. The watch features a titanium construction, 100m water resistance, and an in-house movement with a 60-hour power reserve. However, the EUR 8,500 retail price is considered high, with some critics finding the Citizen brand name and the dial's chicken logo detracting from its refined aesthetic. One owner notes the 11.2mm thickness due to the date function. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate The Citizen Caliber 0210 for its advanced technology and refined finishing, despite reservations about its price point and branding.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong 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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