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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$799

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What people say

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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