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Boldr SafarivsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575
What people say

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Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Safari$449
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.3mm
Thickness
12mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
2R05
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$575
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