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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$575
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30.3mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
46mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2R05
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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