Best Dial Under $500? Seiko Cocktail Time

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Thee really aren't too many dials that can touch a Seiko Cocktail Time for the money. So much detail, so many facets. Perhaps one too many on this one; I'm not a fan of the power reserve on this (or any) type of watch. But hey, a great Saturday night watch if you find yourself in Shibuya, or Sauchiehall St. Cheers, Jody

[@DutchBulldog]

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

[@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!

[@Dave062YT]

Lovin the Talking Heads Tee

[@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.

[@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 🤣

[@Ohmie]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@Dave062YT]

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

[@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).

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@TheFPF422]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-er5kg5cm3b]

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

[@hiyukelavie2396]

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