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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 $475

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
14.4mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
4R35
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$475

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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

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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