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Spinnaker HullvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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

Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull42mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
Hull40h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
Hull100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Hull$159
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
30.3mm
Thickness
15mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Volcanic Black
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
2R05
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$575

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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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