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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsZelos Artemis

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$1,899

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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