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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsVaer Atlas

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$575
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30.3mm
38mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
45mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2R05
Miyota 9015
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$699

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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