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Pinion Pure SteelvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $595

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
4R57
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$595

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What people say

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Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

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