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Straton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watchvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
What people say

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

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.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
15.9mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Domed
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Valjoux ETA7750
4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$475
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