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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsTissot Ballade

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
41h
80h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$1,100

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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.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its excellent value, immaculate quality for the price, and attractive design, with many highlighting the mesmerizing dial and hobnail or fluted bezel. Reviewers and owners alike commend its comfortable 39mm proportions and slim case, noting the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement as a significant strength. Some owners find the included strap and clasp to be areas for potential improvement, and one owner noted disappointment with a quartz movement in a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value proposition, excelling in design and movement certification at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Ballade's unique, intricately cut ribbed bezel design adds depth and character to the case. The watch's stunning finishing is a notable strength, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. A drawback is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a concern for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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