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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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