Beautiful watch. I swear, if Seiko started putting Sapphire on their “cheaper” watches they would probably increase their bottom line. But that might disrupt the space time continuum, so maybe not. Great review as always!
I know they don't have to spend a dime on the phases before production, but if the chinese can shove a great piece of sapphire on their ali shitters and still sell it for cheap, it's ridiculous that Seiko can't do the same
@@Ktrb I agree with you regarding hardlex as I own quite a few Seiko’s and have yet to scratch the glass on any of them, and I’m definitely on the clumsy side like Jody. Scratched the mineral crystal on my Citizen promaster though within a month.
For years, I was hesitant to get a Cocktail Time until I pulled the trigger on an Ice Blue. Quick strap change and I was very surprised at how versatile these watches are. Now seeing an honest review of this and my willpower is fading. Absolutely beautiful watch!
Gorgeous watch. The price you mention is considerably lower than I can find. The least I found is $356 and I've seen them for $433. If I could find one of these for $275 I'd seriously think about buying it. Your presentation of watches is second to none. Thanks.
Really nice piece. I wish it was 38mm. Recently I bought an Orient Star Standard 38mm with a midnight blue dial and rose gold accents on the second hand and 12 o' clock marker. It's a stunning watch with a very accurate automatic to boot.
It looks fantastic and I love my Seikos, but I struggle with buying anymore 4R35 movements. I would be willing to pay twice as much for a better movement and Sapphire. So, as much as I love it, I think I am going to wait and find the Tissot Gentlemen that I can't resist.
8:46 that just made me think it'd be interesting to see you test that polywatch for glass with the two syringes - and possibly other watch maintenance items.
This watch looks very appealing and I am in the market for a sub $250/300 non diver Seiko. Awesome video, as always! I hope the little one is as happy and healthy as can be.
Coming back to this video as today, I popped into a local AD and tried on a few Presage's... this was one of them and I really liked it. I want to add a "cheaper" dressy watch to my collection. I might be going back in tomorrow to buy it!
I have the Black Cat (deep maroon/brown/purple dial, insane sunburst) with the power reserve and it's my favorite dress watch. Absurdly accurate (+2, 0.1ms beat error) as it sits, light, and even the strap is a good match.
Great watch and I recommend the SNXA13. The lower priced brown dial brother of the famous salmon dial version which is SNXA11. Unfortunately no longer produced any more and hard to find. But I found a used for 110 bucks.
Very nice dial I'd recommend u check out the presage cocktail time black cat martini (ssa393) it costs more but it's one of my absolute fav looking watches ever
Sure it looks pretty at the moment, I'm sure Seiko will just hope we buy the next pretty mineral lensed model they bring out when it gets too scratched up
You would love my 1949 Omega Tresor. It is solid 18k rose gold black face manual wind 17 jewel watch. It works beautifully and is very accurate for 73 years old
I was just enjoying a nice cup of coffee when the video pop-up in my youtube video to check. Nice dial, and without bezel no alignement problem issue ;)
Seiko does a very good job with dial textures. I prefer less subtle ones like my SARY183 but there are so many nice ones to choose from there is a dial for everyone.
I stumbled across this review not so long ago, and have since subscribed to the channel. I kept thinking that I need/want this watch... so logically I went and picked up the Mojito instead! 😅 It is my first watch that I have made a conscious decision about buying, and I have no regrets! Hopefully the first of many!
Lovely wee watch. I do like Seiko watches. I'll check out the cocktail range for sure but hai, the clip of that 38mm Orient had me almost drooling. Great stuff Jody, keep at it.
Totally agree with you about the sub second graduations on the cocktail times. They clutter up the dial unnecessarily and take away from its dressy aesthetic.
I'm a terrible Seiko sceptic, but I have to admit that this one is a beauty. But I just bought the hand cranker art deco watch from Vario and I don't need 2 dress watches (heck. I barely need one!)
Always love this collection from Seiko. This one in particular is very pretty and it comes with a strap which I would be hard pressed to replace. Great find Jody especially for the price.
Nice looking watch but it makes me wonder where Seiko is heading. Still no sapphire and loosing the already loose tolerances when my basic powermatic 80 keeps time to COSC levels, seems like they are just doing jewelry now.
Simply amazing cocktail!! I hope I can find one readily available here in the Philippines at that same price of $275.00. I hope too that it is an original one and not a counterfeit Seiko made by the notorious watch maker from China or elsewhere! I love coffee!!
*One little nit to pick. On this model, the dial text should be the same color as the applied brand logo.* *_I'd really like a sunburst champagne silver dial, same dial furniture._*
Nice, it's getting a little difficult with all the Seiko releases (limited editions in the thousands???) and discontinuations, but my pick for the cocktail time is the fuyugeshiki srpc97j1 on a colareb grey vintage leather strap, somehow the snow motif dial (somewhat like a snowflake dial) and blued seconds hand suit a proper strap and not what comes on the model, a great option for some days if you don't already have a grand seiko, but noted on the movement, the 4r35, 4r36 are not regulated properly so some will perform better than others out of the box.
The Seiko Presage here in the UK retails for £350-400 pounds depending if you want it on a bracelet or a strap. How did you get this watch for just £220.00 retail price and an from an AD with a 3 year Warranty?? Awesome watch and great video!!
Yeah really nice and from far above gives a fume effect too. I bought the old clock (old fashioned), even better dial but cost me £100 more still hunting for the light blue Ltd edition. One of my only watches to receive a comment from Jo public. 😊
I've a couple of cocktail times and absolutely love them. Of course, we would like sapphire, but to be honest, I've never had a problem. I must be very lucky with accuracy as well or its the way I wear them because the worst seiko I have is 7 seconds out but I swap my watches out every few days, so if I got a bad one it wouldn't be too much of a problem.
I also thought of this as stepping on Bambino’s toes. Seiko’s dial, framed date window, clasp and lack of fake alligator takes the prize between the two.
I have no use or purpose for a cocktail time Seiko watch but I want one those dials are just amazing. I was looking at one at a local jeweler at one of the going extinct malls
Lovely watch. Still struggling with that PRESAGE text they added a couple of years ago. Makes the watch look cheap. But in all other aspects it's wonderful.
Jody you’re one funny dude, always make me laugh a bit. Totally enjoy your show. I also want to add nobody out there can beat Seiko, sorry, I said it. I have some real lookers from them and some very basic ones but they still look amazing. Seiko is the every persons watch. You can get anything from bottom entry that look amazing and you can get really soundly beautifully created watches, dress watches. I have I believe 4 or 5 Seiko’s in every price range, minus a Grand Seiko but all are simply fantastic. Legendary Japanese quality at its best at every price level. Great show, Jody. 🤩
Dial competitor: I think the Orient Sun and Moon V3 rose gold (spotted for US$290 on Amazon just then, I paid US$215 a couple years ago) will give this cocktail time a run for the money. Whilst I can't recall anyone commenting on my Blue Moon cocktail time, I've had multiple comments on the Sun and Moon. Like the presage on your video, you have to see the Sun and Moon's dial up close to realise how much there actually is to it. It also beats out the presage if you want more complications or sapphire, but loses out due to thickness, strap width and (in my opinion) dial diameter. Anyway, hope this gives you a good watch for another video down the track :)
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Beautiful watch. I swear, if Seiko started putting Sapphire on their “cheaper” watches they would probably increase their bottom line. But that might disrupt the space time continuum, so maybe not. Great review as always!
It's a real shame they don't. I have already scratched my Seiko 5s hardlex crystal.
🤣 you are so right
In Seiko's world a single piece of sapphire glass costs about $300 apparently. Glad i don't live there. No Seikos for me.
I know they don't have to spend a dime on the phases before production, but if the chinese can shove a great piece of sapphire on their ali shitters and still sell it for cheap, it's ridiculous that Seiko can't do the same
@@Ktrb I agree with you regarding hardlex as I own quite a few Seiko’s and have yet to scratch the glass on any of them, and I’m definitely on the clumsy side like Jody. Scratched the mineral crystal on my Citizen promaster though within a month.
For years, I was hesitant to get a Cocktail Time until I pulled the trigger on an Ice Blue. Quick strap change and I was very surprised at how versatile these watches are. Now seeing an honest review of this and my willpower is fading. Absolutely beautiful watch!
I have an Ice Blue as well. Killer watch…. As soon as you get it off the factory strap lol
Gorgeous watch. The price you mention is considerably lower than I can find. The least I found is $356 and I've seen them for $433. If I could find one of these for $275 I'd seriously think about buying it. Your presentation of watches is second to none. Thanks.
I too would love to know.
Agreed, been checking and I can’t find it for $275 US.
Love that Seiko collection. Mockingbird is one of my favorites in the collection ❤️ Thank you for the video, Jody!
Gorgeous, I'm seeing it for about $400 USD currently so I'll wait a while
Brown is not my colour but I agree that dial is gorgeous. Most Seiko presage cocktails are really beautiful and stylish, so they deserve the credit.
Its a dress watch and vintage colors like brown and cream are the best in dress watches.
I love the cocktail range. There are so many stunning watches to choose from. I had the Mockingbird
Really nice piece. I wish it was 38mm. Recently I bought an Orient Star Standard 38mm with a midnight blue dial and rose gold accents on the second hand and 12 o' clock marker. It's a stunning watch with a very accurate automatic to boot.
Your way of reviewing watches is really good - informative, helpful, entertaining and funny. Thanks, Jody.
It looks fantastic and I love my Seikos, but I struggle with buying anymore 4R35 movements. I would be willing to pay twice as much for a better movement and Sapphire. So, as much as I love it, I think I am going to wait and find the Tissot Gentlemen that I can't resist.
If there is ever a Spring drive Cocktail time. That would be my perfect watch
8:46 that just made me think it'd be interesting to see you test that polywatch for glass with the two syringes - and possibly other watch maintenance items.
Dress watch does not need date window. Pretty watch color and textures perfect balance. Tks for the show.
I'm early again! I seem to be in the right time zone for your launches! Hello from Canada!
Whilst I don't agree with most of videos, I do agree with you on this video, as I have the cocktail time mockingbird (green dial) which is simply 👌👌👌👌
This watch looks very appealing and I am in the market for a sub $250/300 non diver Seiko. Awesome video, as always! I hope the little one is as happy and healthy as can be.
I've got one, it is beautiful. Maybe not as nice as my Omega Seamaster De Ville. Some of the Chinese dress watches are excellent, too.
Haha 59 seconds ago, I’m in the US too
Well done mate, enjoy your Sunday when it comes.
@@JustOneMoreWatch thank you! Keep up the great work!
Coming back to this video as today, I popped into a local AD and tried on a few Presage's... this was one of them and I really liked it. I want to add a "cheaper" dressy watch to my collection. I might be going back in tomorrow to buy it!
I picked up the SRPJ17J1. The hour and second hands work just right that you can see them in almost any light.
Hi Jody, it’s around £400-00 in the uk, far from the £220-00 equivalent you got it for 👍👍
Ugh, as ever we get our pants pulled down
same in Slovakia and Czech Republic, it's around 400-450 euros. Not worth it for a mineral crystal.
Yeah it is same for rest of the Europe, price is around 500 USD/470 EUR which completely changes everything.
Its more like £390 in the UK
No bezel to misalign is the best way to do a Seiko.
Beautiful watch- this might do for a dress watch in my collection. Like the little black dress equivalent for ladies.
I bought the blue (gradient) dial version of this and it is, indeed, very pretty.
I have the Black Cat (deep maroon/brown/purple dial, insane sunburst) with the power reserve and it's my favorite dress watch. Absurdly accurate (+2, 0.1ms beat error) as it sits, light, and even the strap is a good match.
Great watch and I recommend the SNXA13. The lower priced brown dial brother of the famous salmon dial version which is SNXA11. Unfortunately no longer produced any more and hard to find. But I found a used for 110 bucks.
I didn’t know the SNXA13, it is a great reference! Thanks!
@@juanreyes7992 cheers you are welcome!
Very nice dial I'd recommend u check out the presage cocktail time black cat martini (ssa393) it costs more but it's one of my absolute fav looking watches ever
Sure it looks pretty at the moment, I'm sure Seiko will just hope we buy the next pretty mineral lensed model they bring out when it gets too scratched up
These are at the top of my next buy list, but im a sucker for a good deal. I hope to see any of the cocktail on sale near me.
You would love my 1949 Omega Tresor. It is solid 18k rose gold black face manual wind 17 jewel watch. It works beautifully and is very accurate for 73 years old
Where I can buy it for 275 USD? Thx
A really nice watch. If I had a use for a dress piece, this would be my first choice.
Love the use of the Pagani polishing cloth.....
Awesome watch and great dial, the other dial that could match this value for money is the Seiko SSB295P1.
Bambino and these are really nice and can coexist in a collection
I was just enjoying a nice cup of coffee when the video pop-up in my youtube video to check. Nice dial, and without bezel no alignement problem issue ;)
Absolutely drop dead gorgeous... now that is one very fine dial!
I had the Presage Cocktail Houjou - beautiful watch, and no flaws under loupe
Gorgeous watch, Seiko's cocktail range is one of my faves, love my SARB065. Great video, thanks.
That is a really beautiful watch Dr. Jody. I have watched this video at least two times now.
Good morning from South Africa. You've inspired me to wear my Cocktail time today. Cheers.
Seiko does a very good job with dial textures. I prefer less subtle ones like my SARY183 but there are so many nice ones to choose from there is a dial for everyone.
I stumbled across this review not so long ago, and have since subscribed to the channel. I kept thinking that I need/want this watch... so logically I went and picked up the Mojito instead! 😅 It is my first watch that I have made a conscious decision about buying, and I have no regrets! Hopefully the first of many!
Thanks for watching the channel Shaun!
@@JustOneMoreWatch - thank you for taking the time to make the content you do!
I recently bought the watch in the video and love it! But I also now want Mojito 😂
Lovely wee watch. I do like Seiko watches. I'll check out the cocktail range for sure but hai, the clip of that 38mm Orient had me almost drooling. Great stuff Jody, keep at it.
Totally agree with you about the sub second graduations on the cocktail times. They clutter up the dial unnecessarily and take away from its dressy aesthetic.
I'm a terrible Seiko sceptic, but I have to admit that this one is a beauty. But I just bought the hand cranker art deco watch from Vario and I don't need 2 dress watches (heck. I barely need one!)
The word 'need' is irrelevant in watch collecting ;)
@@CaptainHoratioPugwash Preach!
Always love this collection from Seiko. This one in particular is very pretty and it comes with a strap which I would be hard pressed to replace. Great find Jody especially for the price.
I can only agree. I have the Mojito and have never gotten as much comments on a watch as with that one. Stunning.
I'd like the same dial in white with a black leather strap...
275 USD? lol, the price is almost doubled in my country, no idea why
Nice looking watch but it makes me wonder where Seiko is heading. Still no sapphire and loosing the already loose tolerances when my basic powermatic 80 keeps time to COSC levels, seems like they are just doing jewelry now.
She's a looker! Thanks Jody!
would have loved to have a macro shot of the dial texture...
Absolutely loved this one! First one you've reviewed for a while that i,d love to own. Great review!
I'd totally buy one if they'd use sapphire. Any watch over $200 should use sapphire these days.
Beautiful dial and another great video my man 👏
Simply amazing cocktail!! I hope I can find one readily available here in the Philippines at that same price of $275.00. I hope too that it is an original one and not a counterfeit Seiko made by the notorious watch maker from China or elsewhere! I love coffee!!
Have you ever looked at any of the Seiko Zen Garden Presages? Understated and gorgeous. I do want to see this one in person...
😍 beautiful they great dials suddenly a coffee and baileys is calling me 😉
Another terrific review. Yeah, sapphire would be nice, but a needed change that would not affect price would be making it spot on 38mm.
*One little nit to pick. On this model, the dial text should be the same color as the applied brand logo.* *_I'd really like a sunburst champagne silver dial, same dial furniture._*
Nice, it's getting a little difficult with all the Seiko releases (limited editions in the thousands???) and discontinuations, but my pick for the cocktail time is the fuyugeshiki srpc97j1 on a colareb grey vintage leather strap, somehow the snow motif dial (somewhat like a snowflake dial) and blued seconds hand suit a proper strap and not what comes on the model, a great option for some days if you don't already have a grand seiko, but noted on the movement, the 4r35, 4r36 are not regulated properly so some will perform better than others out of the box.
A beautiful looking watch
I like the texture and fumee effect on the dial
Where can you find it for sub $300? It's 450€ in Europe, which is a lot for Hardlex
I agree, that's one gorgeous dial! Specs seems solid also. However, I would gladly pay a little bit more for it if it had sapphire.
It’s £390 everywhere here. Not sure where it’s at $275!
The Seiko Presage here in the UK retails for £350-400 pounds depending if you want it on a bracelet or a strap. How did you get this watch for just £220.00 retail price and an from an AD with a 3 year Warranty?? Awesome watch and great video!!
I was going to say Vario Empire as an alternative but those are $350, but I’d pay a bit extra for Sapphire
That's a good replacement for this one especially since I can't find this cocktail time for $275 like stated here. Cheapest was $370.
This looks fantastic under the macro lense.
The blue dial model is even better looking 👌🏻
Time to zone out and chill 😎👍
Seiko at Seiko's best. Love the hands too. This one is really pretty. Slap a sapphire on and skip to ma lue.
Just remembered a Timex Fairfield model that kinda looked like this 😂
I have a blue dial version and I found the strap completely funky, I could not get along with it. The watch is a beauty.
Pretty good, I’d say. Exactly the watch you would recommend to someone asking advice on their only mon-fri ticker.
Awesome watch, just wish it had a sapphire crystal
Yeah really nice and from far above gives a fume effect too. I bought the old clock (old fashioned), even better dial but cost me £100 more still hunting for the light blue Ltd edition. One of my only watches to receive a comment from Jo public. 😊
Such a classic, Grandads watch. Put Sapphire on it and I'm a buyer
I've a couple of cocktail times and absolutely love them. Of course, we would like sapphire, but to be honest, I've never had a problem. I must be very lucky with accuracy as well or its the way I wear them because the worst seiko I have is 7 seconds out but I swap my watches out every few days, so if I got a bad one it wouldn't be too much of a problem.
I also thought of this as stepping on Bambino’s toes. Seiko’s dial, framed date window, clasp and lack of fake alligator takes the prize between the two.
This Seiko is $500 plus tax in Canada.
I have no use or purpose for a cocktail time Seiko watch but I want one those dials are just amazing. I was looking at one at a local jeweler at one of the going extinct malls
The indices, hands, and Seiko logo are so crisply cut and polished that your macro shots look like a computer render.
Lovely watch. Still struggling with that PRESAGE text they added a couple of years ago. Makes the watch look cheap. But in all other aspects it's wonderful.
It’s very nice but I prefer my sbtr017. 225 aud delivered. Ok I know it’s only a quartz but I reckon bang for buck is excellent.
Seiko Starlight SRPC01 is the one I’m chasing.
The watch is available from Seiko Boutique for AU$695, double the price that was quoted. Where did you get it for AU$399?
Jody I don't know where you got your prices from, the cheapest I can find this model in the UK is £390 !
Great review yet again.
I have a cocktail time with a couple of scratches on the crystal. If Seiko put sapphire on this I would buy it and I would happily pay double.
Gorgeous dial, I actually can't think of anything that is as good looking for the same money
Honestly, for a dress watch id prefer 36-38mm
And ditch that caseback for a thinner solid one while at it
Very nice dial. In Europe price is €450. Where do you get them for €270?
Jody you’re one funny dude, always make me laugh a bit. Totally enjoy your show. I also want to add nobody out there can beat Seiko, sorry, I said it. I have some real lookers from them and some very basic ones but they still look amazing. Seiko is the every persons watch. You can get anything from bottom entry that look amazing and you can get really soundly beautifully created watches, dress watches. I have I believe 4 or 5 Seiko’s in every price range, minus a Grand Seiko but all are simply fantastic. Legendary Japanese quality at its best at every price level. Great show, Jody. 🤩
This makes me miss my Negroni..... which I swapped for a..... Sumo 😅
39.4mm would suit me more than the Negroni that was slightly smaller.
The Orient is everyday fine. The cocktail time is elegant.
Well said. I agree.
Quick Google reveals that it's £390 here in Blighty. Lovely watch, but slightly out of my price range. Why is there such a big price difference?
Really nice watch.... Like it's fob shape
Dial competitor: I think the Orient Sun and Moon V3 rose gold (spotted for US$290 on Amazon just then, I paid US$215 a couple years ago) will give this cocktail time a run for the money.
Whilst I can't recall anyone commenting on my Blue Moon cocktail time, I've had multiple comments on the Sun and Moon. Like the presage on your video, you have to see the Sun and Moon's dial up close to realise how much there actually is to it. It also beats out the presage if you want more complications or sapphire, but loses out due to thickness, strap width and (in my opinion) dial diameter.
Anyway, hope this gives you a good watch for another video down the track :)