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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
30.3mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
2R05
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$575

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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.

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