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Grand Seiko SBGA375vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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SBGA375
Grand SeikoSBGA375
MSRP $5,600
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA37540mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGA37572h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
SBGA375100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
SBGA375$5,600
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R65
4R35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,600
$475

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA375

Grand Seiko SBGA375 owners praise its classic, subtle design and the engineering of its Spring Drive movement, with one noting it "does not fail to deliver what they are known for." The dial offers good legibility, with polished side bevels on the hour markers catching light well. However, one owner scuffed the bezel within a week, and another questioned if a lug was missing. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA375 highly for its refined design and movement engineering, signaling discerning taste.

From video reviewers

The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep is a key strength. The bracelet's taper and clasp were cited as areas for improvement.

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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