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Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsZelos GT

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
GT40h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
GT100m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$475
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
Dial Color
Black
SS - Azzurro

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$475
$499

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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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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