Seiko Presage Cocktail Time vs Orient Sun & Moon RA-AK

Both are dress watches in the mid tier — here's how the specs differ and which to pick.

Last verified 2026-06-27 · specs from manufacturer data · tier = price band, confirm the live price at the retailer

Spec	Seiko Presage Cocktail Time	Orient Sun & Moon RA-AK
Movement	Automatic	Automatic
Water resistance	50m	50m
Case size	40.5mm	42.5mm
Crystal	sapphire	mineral
Style	Dress	Dress
Price tier	Mid	Mid

Which should you buy?

the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time has a sapphire crystal — more scratch-resistant for daily wear
the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time wears 40.5mm vs the Orient Sun & Moon RA-AK's 42.5mm — choose by wrist size

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time and the Orient Sun & Moon RA-AK?
Both are dress watches in the mid tier. The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is automatic, 50m water resistance, 40.5mm, sapphire crystal; the Orient Sun & Moon RA-AK is automatic, 50m water resistance, 42.5mm, mineral crystal.

Which is better value, the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time or the Orient Sun & Moon RA-AK?
Both sit in the mid tier, so it comes down to movement, water resistance and case size — see the spec table above.

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