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Phoibos Depth HuntervsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter300m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Depth Hunter$470
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$470
$475
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