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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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

Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
4R35
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$1,099
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