Side by side

Seiko Presage Cocktail TimevsZelos Swordfish Field 38

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $595
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Presage Cocktail Time50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Presage Cocktail Time$595
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R57
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
29
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$399

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Seiko Presage Cocktail Time vs Zelos Swordfish Field 38 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.