Best Dial Under $500? Seiko Cocktail Time

[@DutchBulldog]

“She’s a bit thick, but she sure is pretty!” I see what you did there Jody! 🤣

[@sam_9228]

I recently purchased this one and I'm in love. I can literally stare at it for hours.

[@Nickgantz12]

I’ve owned the SSA346 for the last 6 months, and every time I put it on I’m absolutely mesmerized by the dial. I bought it as a college graduation present to myself, and I’m glad I did since this is such a fine watch. I personally love the added complications, and with my 6.5 inch wrist the size is no problem at all. I was a bit leary on the size when reading and watching reviews, but on wrist it’s so comfortable and stunning to look at. Well worth the price! If you’re tempted, even slightly, get it. You’ll be glad that you did. I pondered for a few months and wish I would’ve gotten it sooner to enjoy this dial even longer!

[@Steve-vl9ed]

I replaced the cheap-looking, shiny strap with a navy blue alligator strap, and the dial absolutely pops!

[@kamariunknown1071]

I was thinking to do the same thing. Where did you get the strap from?

[@Steve-vl9ed]

@@kamariunknown1071 Ebay. Many to choose from

[@soundscaperecordings1111]

Lol you really narrowed it down there mate ​@@Steve-vl9ed

[@joshalum732]

Every time a watch that I own gets reviewed I am anxious to hear your opinion. I’m glad this one was a good purchase. It was actually my wedding watch. I love it

[@levedia]

Me too my wedding watch. Gorgeous.

[@Dave062YT]

Lovin the Talking Heads Tee

[@Dan-vl1mq]

As someone with an 8" wrist, coupled with an affinity for dive watches, I absolutely love this piece as my daily office wear. Thanks for the great video as always.

[@jamesarthur6962]

Jody how many T-Shirts do you have? You should start a new channel “Just One More T-Shirt” doing a weekly review of the 7 T-Shirts you wear per week 🤣

[@seannew8930]

Stunning dial! A bit too thick for my wrist I’m afraid though. I’ll have to add this to the “admire from afar” category!

[@wazreba5859]

I am the happy owner of Fubuki (world version - brown strap) and if I had some free money I would choose Honeycomb and Irish Coffe in 3rd place. The levitating SEIKO insert and the hour indexes looks great, and the discreet blinks of the sharp edges from under the cuff are worth every penny.

[@garethhanna9173]

Love the design of this but no sapphire crystal at this point beggars belief. Seiko penny pinching as usual. A used sarb off ebay is a better option, or the Reef Tiger homage.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I went with the Reef Tiger.

[@LeeTanczos]

No1Viper Watch Reviews Thanks I will check that one out..

[@joeygreen77]

That dial isn't going to look very good in 6 months time when the crystal has picked up a few scratches. I'll never buy one of these for that reason.

[@mkyhou1160]

Joe Green I’ve owned one for almost a year - no scratches. The hardlex is resistant enough and looks great.

[@joeygreen77]

mky hou When ever I've had hardlex it's scratched as easy as mineral glass. One good knock is all it takes.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Think that power reserve really sets the whole watch off for me! Absolutely love that complication, definitely adds to the dial presence. Lovely watch!

[@stevenwymor1398]

It’s thicker because of the added complication, recessed calendar on the dial and the need for a higher hand stack for that concentric power reserve indicator. And they should have set the power reserve indicator hand between 10 and 2 on the dial like a gas gauge or maybe on the left hand side of the dial. Where it is now is counterintuitive because it appears as if the gauge is going down as the power reserve is going up.

[@ronnienes]

I guess you could argue that it moves from around hour 4, past 3, 2 and 1 until it hits.. 12? OK, never mind!

[@fungusfoong9080]

You are right ! It's not as blue as shown in adverts and websites.

[@ZCherish]

This is SO funny, I was just wearing mine today! I absolutely adore it and snagged a deal at a hair above $300 last Black Friday. It's so damned gorgeous.

[@Ohmie]

I would just go with the standard 3-hand Presage watches instead. Same movement and whatnot, but cheaper and only 11.8mm thick.

[@Mouxbar]

Have one, love it. Pretty much the only watch I have that other people notice. And like!

[@redentorroque262]

That is exactly why I went for the gimlet 3-hander. This one is too thick for my taste :(

[@AlexSeadanya]

which one sir?

[@gaurav2s1979]

I own this watch for past three years snd I just love it, I think you made too much of a deal with thickness, i dont think that the thickness is a problem it just is a beautiful and perfect watch and personally i like my watches to be chunky and heavy. But all in all a great review.

[@sam_9228]

I fully agree. I'm in love.

[@TheFPF422]

I simply love the Seiko Presage line up... Don’t know why exactly, but they rock my boat!

[@SteveOSpielberg]

I have the chocolate presage with the rose gold case and in the normal dial. It is my favorite watch after my Hamilton Ventura.

[@fatboab2181]

I just won't be buying one until Seiko bring out the Scottish cocktail time range. One vodka and irn bru, all the flavours of mad dog 20/20 and the donner meat 'n' chips (no salad).

[@WatchmanSam]

And don't forget the buckfast dial

[@nineteenninetyfive]

I'll take a snakebite and black

[@artmallory970]

Like a menu at a Scottish restaurant - not much there & nothing you want...

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I haven’t heard someone Reference mad dog 2020 in many years!🤭😆

[@shaunpatrick8345]

Irn Bru dial with diced carrot texture, and a donner meat strap. Pure class!

[@hiyukelavie2396]

I have the Side Car, and it's my favourite watch over my more expensive Swiss pieces from Tissot and Tag Heuer

[@tak178]

I have the Margarita that isn't sold Stateside. It's amazing. Champagne dial, BLACK indices, BLACK hands. Gold case. It's the best out of the bunch.

[@bogrot69]

I have one of the Fuyugeshiki Limited Editions. A bit more expensive than the regular CT models but the dial is stunning.

[@WatchmanSam]

I've just picked up the Irish coffee and it's a stunner

[@andreaiacolina]

I own this specific reference since a couple of years now and I still love its beautiful dial. An amazing watch.

[@stusims6567]

Seiko has been making beautiful dials for many years now. My first Seiko had a great bi-level dial with a gold ring separating the levels. My current favorite Seiko 5 has a dial that looks to be a sunburst aqua colored dial, until you change the angle the light hits it. Then the dial looks like a lined globe with both vertical and horizontal lines. How many watches have a face like that for under $75? Great video as always Jody!!! Keep them coming, and I will keep watching them!

[@michaellust]

... So I couldn't hold myself any longer. Bought it today. Thank you Jody and Seiko. Got it for just under 400. Can't wait.

[@linnesonreddy7492]

I have one of these hands down the best looking affordable piece I have ever owned

[@whoknows8678]

I just picked one up from an AD on Amazon for $449. Great price. Funny thing is I JUST bought the SRBP43 non-power reserve version for $319. I freakin' LOVE power reserve indicators on auto watches and I didn't even know this version of that Cocktail Time existed. I liked the watch enough to buy the even more expensive brother with the "gas gauge". I wish I could return the non-power reserve version, but I can't. Oh well, now I have an extra/backup super nice looking dress watch. LOL

[@KBrissette]

Wished you took it outside for a natural sun shot. I wanted the original cocktail time, was looking one for a few years and my brother surprised me for my birthday last year with this watch. To be honest you can lose your self in that dial. Additonally, this is my favorite watch in my collection, even if not the most expensive, but because my brother knew how much I wanted one and for the money that dial is amazing.

[@farisanniq7942]

Seiko Presage Cocktail Irish Coffee is my first automatic watch. I bought it without knowing that it's limited edition for just about $376. Money spent without regret.

[@bijakbijak4024]

I have the fuyugeshiki model and love it. The next i am looking into is the mockingbird and the starlight, but the starlight has been sold out. I avoid the power reserve version due it's height. Nice t-shirt Jody.

[@Dave062YT]

Doesn't tickle my pickle .Prefer an Orient Star or some of the seiko sarbs

[@nineteenninetyfive]

Yeah this one is a bit too fancy for me

[@vegard2000]

You can find used Royal Orients in the same pricerange.

[@meshmesh22]

Jodi I am happy as I own this watch. Happy to see this video.

[@light1531]

Mutaz Jabban. I have this watch and got it cheap, but I did scratch the hardlex 😖crystal.

[@JJexciter]

I have the Blue Moon Presage and it is truly beautiful. If you’re careful, the hardlex is fine. However, it is a bummer that it isn’t sapphire. I just can’t help but feel that that is it’s biggest shortcoming. Nevertheless I recommend this watch! Great review, Jody! 👍

[@robertosans5250]

I own this watch. Very nice dial and not too big but the thickness of the case is a problem. Even more since it rests in my watch box next to the Cadisen c1032, much better watch, more accurate, easier to wear and a more rounded daily wearer. Both share the same seiko family of movements. The seiko is a keeper though as it was a present from my wife and is the only watch I own with a power reserve indicator.

[@kennethduffield8684]

I was going to get that exact watch, but the leather band was a turn off for me. I ended up getting the SSA397 (off ebay for $399), moss green with stainless bracelet. Thanks for the input 👍

[@sick_system]

nice choice!

[@НапримерПетрСмирнов]

No sapphire for $400+? That's something I will never get used to.

[@gianniverschueren870]

Welcome to Seiko

[@tippykaffu4047]

Say that to people who buy the hesalite Speedmaster.

[@bboooobbyy]

@@tippykaffu4047 historical accuracy. Acrylic crystals are awesome anyways

[@НапримерПетрСмирнов]

@@tippykaffu4047 It's a whole different story. Omega uses it for the sake of historical accuracy. And moreover hesalite can be easily polished if needed which is not the case with a mineral crystal.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

That's why I bought this instead. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWinYZqKnaaXg5o

[@red75v67]

The SRPB43 is the one to get in this colour IMHO. It has a date window but no sub dials. And it's less than 13mm thick.

[@karlsenula9495]

These prices are starting to creep up too. Wish Seiko did more of these color (iced blue) dials or brought them back.

[@karlsenula9495]

Gorgeous dial and gorgeous iced blue color or at least I wish it was closer to the website image ... are there any chinese homages with a similar look?

[@karstensiegmarsson5304]

Just took mine (same type) out of the box, interrupting the video (sorry), will wear it again for some days. I´m still loving it very much 😍

[@JeeGee114]

The best dials are on their limited editions. I still have te SARY085 "Starlight" mint in the box. I am just not a dress watch guy. Every once in a while I think should I start wearing it but I saw some bloke selling one on the interwebs for 1700 dollars. Don't want any scratches on the hardlex. I hang on to it and sell it in a couple of years.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I like that t-shirt. The song is now stuck in my head.

[@dosir689]

Got the dark green with the regular second. My dress watch, since I normally tend to bigger tool watches. Amazing watch! I always have to keep myself from staring at the dial changing in the light for too long! 😄

[@cheetoes99]

Glad you like it. I sent mine back because it was only green if I shined a flashlight on it.

[@andrewfitzgibbons3492]

I have to agree with you Jody this is a beautiful watch, I love that dial, on the looks off this watch I have to agree with you!

[@andrasszabo4019]

This is the most beautiful hockey puck I have ever seen.

[@BrianHartman]

I love the one with the blue dial.

[@johnboyofalaska4182]

You forgot the Kir Royal, red dialed version. I know I know- they "say" it's a ladies watch, but 34mm was standard for a lotta watch years. And if you haven't tried on the - it's not that out of place. Much thinner and looks great in the Presage Cocktail red. Im in the US.. I may wanna try talking someone into letting you review it.

[@chozar]

Jody, you can get a pair of plastic calipers for like 3 usd. I use my digital calipers for precision work, but the plastic ones for general watch measurements.

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

Hardlex....hardlex? I suppose Seiko would say “What do you want for $500”....I’ll tell you what I want for $500...A Sapphire crystal!!! How about a better stated daily variance Spec than +35 -45...With the best factory variance When measured if the watch is always in the 12 o’clock up position of +25 -15.... you know what I want for $500? A movement at the manufacture doesn’t give them selves that kind of slop! And something else that would be ‘just swell’ A dress watch that’s not thicker than most dive watches...At least the dive watches can justify that the ‘bulk’ is required to achieve The high water resistance rating...50 meters ww and 14.6 thick? Dial is quite nice… And they can keep it! Thanks for the great review Jody!

[@jonkonig]

Got this watch a few months ago. I love it so much. Also thought it wasn't blue when i got it but its still so beautiful

[@davidteer80]

I just picked up the green Presage for $191 at Macy's, brand new. I love it.

[@mdebarchez]

Nice, Citizen NJ2180 worth a look, Titanium, Automatic with sapphire for $380 with a dial that rivals the cocktail time

[@shaunpatrick8345]

Silver dial and silver hands, with the pattern of the dial running in the same direction as the hands. That makes the watch pretty to look at, but a nightmare if you want to tell the time and the light isn't just right. Go for one of the other colours!

[@mattys1467]

Took delivery of mine yesterday. Faultless and magnificent. #favourite

[@nickolasmurrell6447]

Talking Heads fan. I have a white face one, its OK, i use my orange monster more

[@aland6785]

Tried on one of these and was impressed but couldn't get over the thickness and lack of sapphire.. bought a used Oris as my dress watch instead.

[@saevans63]

I’ve got the Presage spritzer on a bracelet. Beautiful watch that I picked up very cheap on a sale. I don’t think it is as thick as this one. I won’t be flipping mine any time soon

[@samdiver4036]

Not a big Seiko fan but love that tee. Glad to see it on again.

[@bdboyo]

Pagani do a quartz with a similar face the date dial is at 3oclock and its 30 quid and stunning. Shame they dont do an auto version

[@gustomundo]

I have the margerita... love it, very warm dial

[@williamhill7312]

Great video, I like the original Cocktail Time with the white dial

[@scottlisson7055]

Hey Jody. I have the SRBP43J three hander. It’s beautiful.....especially with a brown leather strap. This one isn’t my cup of tea....dial is too busy. Great video as always.

[@AndyDento21]

Yep that dial is stunning!!! Another fantastic time piece for the price 😍

[@atourdeforce]

Seiko has the Blue version srpb41j1 at 11.9mm case Depth, which seems a lot thinner than the version you have here.

[@itsme-notyou]

I have the espresso martini. Beautiful watch and I've gotten compliments. I specifically wanted the power reserve. I also like their unusual reversed strap.

[@mikesmith5389]

Oooo I love that watch, I've been lusting after the blue version but never yet pulled the trigger because after seeing a video where it looked almost black in low light I decided on the ice blue one instead. Now I've seen that video I'm not so sure, it looks silver to me, I can hardly see any blue at all. What's going on Seiko? Get your renders right, it looks nothing like the gorgeous blue in the advertising. Now I'm back to the blue one again together with a bright spotlight so I can see it in all its glory rather than only when the sunshines, which in the U.K. is not very often 😄

[@issachunt3418]

Great repeats...Ive not seen enough Dads Army in lockdown :D

[@johnmoorefilm]

Great review Jody. Lovely dial, great value. Blue?! Hmmm...there’s a whiff of baby blue in the sub date in a mother-of-Pearl way I guess. But I almost fainted when you turned it sideways! Cocktail? More like a stein of draft beer!

[@stevenkahan5345]

T-shirt (and watch) are fantastic

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

The case thickness kills it. Not only the measure but how boring that case side goes from bottom to top. A vostok amphibia is also thick as hell but the height is broken up into dofferent separate layers, not a single flat wall.

[@jayh9144]

That dial is pure class.

[@bingoberra18]

Thats funny how Teddy and you coordinated this

[@TWS001]

Haha noticed that

[@josephj6521]

Great video. 👍 I took a look at this watch at the store and it sure is a looker! Just a tad too shiny on my wrist. Great size. Pity no sapphire crystal. I like the power reserve (although it could have been a little more discreet). I find having a power reserve indicator on my current watch very useful. I think it’s the most useful complication after the time. I don’t get why many don’t like them? You wouldn’t drive a car without a fuel gauge.

[@MyNameIsGhost]

To all the people who complained about switching from a 6r to a 4r I could understand the dissapointment....except when it comes to the models such as this with the date subdial and power reserve this makes sense with the 40 hr reserve opposed to the 50

[@georgebrown3359]

Another nice Presage. I have the "Blue Moon." The only thing missing with these pieces is sapphire crystal. Mine is on a blue leather strap as the original strap was too small for my 9" wrist BTW, my OCD kicks in every time I see your Rolex GMT wall clock with the non-functioning GMT hand! I end up somewhat fixated with it to the point where I miss some of the presentation. LOL! I must have one. From where did you get it?

[@jamessmith6402]

Great looking watch 😂 thank Jody good review

[@LamarFaciane]

Thick and pretty? My favorite ✌🏽

[@ardie554]

Got the SRPB43J1 for 285 euro's on sale in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. Love the watch. When on my wrist I cannot get my eyes of it.

[@47zero]

But Presage, what a name. Reminds me of a Dry Cleaner's. The sarb 065 was not blighted by that marketing graffiti.

[@adlanhaziq]

So many of their watches would be in my collection if they had the cursive Automatic instead (the Shippo enamel, blue crescent enamel for starters)

[@allenmontrasio8962]

I just had mine delivered last tuesday. Swapped out the patent leather abomination that Seiko fobs off as a strap and I'm a happy camper.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I like the mockingbird !

[@gregwallace9035]

Nice looker. I don't know if it's such a worry with hardlex on a nice dress watch like this, not likely you'd be wearing it in a stressful situation, not me personally anyway. Great review as always Jody. 👍

[@paulb9453]

Wow, another gorgeous dial, and the thickness is a slab, is it the extra complication causing this? It doesn’t detract from the stunning elegance of this. I can’t help wondering if Swiss makers still can’t forgive Seiko for the quartz crisis?

[@timmkaufmamm]

pagani design seems to have released an automatic gmt watch in 40mm. Check it out!

[@mrdisco99]

The SARB065 was 13mm thick. I suspect this version with the more complicated movement may need a little more space. If they'd gone sapphire, they'd have to flatten the crystal, and honestly, I'm glad they kept that true to the original design.

[@wpherigo1]

Between you and Teddy, maybe I’ll have to pick one up!

[@RobinhoodarrowsRHA]

"She's a bit thick but she sure is pretty" 🤣🤣🤣

[@joelhenderson4450]

And if you count all the micros with Seiko engines, the number is truly untouchable.

[@pablononpicasso1977]

Very stylish but I look for sharp contrasts between the hands and dial so I can see the time at a glance. Mockingbird could be the colour difference I would go for. 😎

[@gustomundo]

just ordered the gold with champagne dial... my fav

[@leeperry5375]

That’s my favorite of your shirts! Great video too, but I’m mostly here to say awesome shirt! 😂

[@scottlauren3145]

Great video. I'm closing in on a Sarb033 right now. Hoping to win with my bid!

[@miawaugasli]

bro, I love that your voice sounds like Mimir from GoW

[@stevek8829]

Beautiful dial but shaped like a storage tank. Does it even fit under your cuff?

[@robinc3307]

HELLOOOO and welcome to just one more tee shirt!! Is your tee shirt collection worth more than your watch collection..... The camper van is my favourite 👍👍😁😁😁 Could be my next collection...watches are leaving me bankrupt!!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I have a pretty nice Reef Tiger 'Cocktail Time' homage... Arguably with better specs too.

[@scowlistic]

The hands look black, awesome.

[@pulakbhatnagar]

I have the mockingbird cocktail time, I love it