If there is one thing owners constantly note, its how much the dial subtly reflects differing amounts of light depending on the atmosphere.
Most models feature a starburst pattern on the dial that really pops.
If the movement is somewhat ordinary, the dials are definitely not. The thickness is a nice size on the regular version, with the power reserve version being a little thicker. Seiko has recently released some of the Cocktail Time watches in smaller versions that would look better on a small wrist. It’s mainly a men’s watch but because of its size can pass for a unisex watch (but would be too big for a very small wrist). The watch size is small for a modern watch but large-ish for a dress watch. We enjoy open case backs and we hope you do too. For someone for whom this is their most expensive watch, its fun to see your movement turn and tick. For watch aficionados, this is a somewhat boring Seiko movement that they’ve probably seen before. All are reliable movements from Seiko for the price you pay and can be hand wound and hacked.Īll models also feature a see-through case back, meaning you can see the movement when the watch is off your wrist. The watches use the Seiko caliber 4R35 movement, the open heart version uses the 4R35B and the power reserve models use the caliber 4R57. This guide focuses on the Presage models with the Cocktail Time dials in a sunburst pattern from the most recent models released as of 2019, but also has a section for some of the other dials. The watches are also part of the Presage line from Seiko, of which there are many more models. So there are quite a few models currently on the market, some of which are hard to find. One thing to note off the bat is that the watches have had a number of releases, first in Japan and then worldwide. Combining the reliability and affordability of a Seiko with some amazingly gorgeous dials, these watches have become one of the most popular affordable dress watches in the market. These watches, nicknamed after the elaborate cocktails fashioned by Shinobu Ishigaki, are an incredibly popular line of dress watches from Seiko. Welcome to the Basic Bands guide to the Seiko Presage “Cocktail Time” line of watches. Lug width (size of strap where it meets the watch): 20 mmīest Place to Buy: Amazon’s Seiko Shop, a department/watch/jewelry store, or the Seiko website. Price Range: $300-$500 (depending on version and color combination) Name Seiko Presage Cocktail Time (part of the larger Presage line)