Seiko Presage Cocktail Collection

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Japanese watchmaker Seiko presents the new Cocktail Time series of watches from its Presage collection.

It was at Baselworld 2016 that Seiko announced the international launch of the Presage collection. This mechanical watch range offers diversity in designs, outstanding value for money and wide range of calibers from the accessible 4R through 6R to the exclusive 8R.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Martini SSA341J1
Martini SSA341J1

Presage brings together several of Seiko’s most important advances in mechanical watchmaking, including the Magic Lever, the unique and highly durable Spron alloys used in the springs and the Diashock protection system. At the heart of every Presage watch are the benefits of over a century of watchmaking and of an entirely in-house manufacture.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Sky Diving SSA343J1
Sky Diving SSA343J1

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Back in 2010, Seiko launched a mechanical watch inspired by the glamour of the cocktail bar. Produced especially for the Japanese market in three versions (SARB065, SARB066 and SARB068), this timepiece has been coveted by Seiko fans all over the world. Equipped with Calibre 6R15, these references were launched in stainless steel, yellow-gold toned and rose gold toned cases, respectively. The new Presage Cocktail series follows the footsteps of this iconic watch.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Collection

In the new Seiko Presage Cocktail Time collection, there are eight models. Each one takes inspiration from a different cocktail and has its own color scheme. All of them have 40.5mm diameter cases in stainless steel. Two different calibers are used: 4R35 and 4R57.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Espresso Martini SSA345J1
Espresso Martini SSA345J1

The first four references SSA341J1, SSA343J1, SSA345J1 and SSA346J1 house the Seiko 4R35, an automatic movement with a power reserve of 41 hours.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Side Car SSA346J1
Side Car SSA346J1

They come with a power reserve indicator employing a centrally placed hand and a date sub-dial at 6 o’clock. These models have a case thickness of 14.5mm.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Blue Moon SRPB41J1
Blue Moon SRPB41J1

The remaining four references (SRPB41J1, SRPB43J1, SRPB44J1 and SRPB46J1) utilize the Seiko automatic Caliber 4R35 with a power reserve of 41 hours. They have a date window (at 3 o’clock). The case thickness is 11.8mm.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Sky Diving SRPB43J1
Sky Diving SRPB43J1

All eight creations share the subtle design accents that made the original model so celebrated. Their sunray dials have a deep, pressed pattern whose shimmering beauty is enhanced by seven layers of gloss finish and the clarity of the box-shaped Hardlex crystals.

Margarita SRPB44J1
Margarita SRPB44J1

The delicately curved hands give the watch case a slimmer profile. All models come with exhibition case-backs. Depending upon the version, they feature stainless steel bracelet or leather strap.

Manhattan SRPB46J1
Manhattan SRPB46J1

All the new Seiko Presage Cocktail Time watches will be available from June 2017.

References

  • SSA341J1/ SARY079*: Cocktail Time Martini, Steel case, Champagne dial, and Steel bracelet
  • SSA343J1/ SARY081*: Cocktail Time Sky Diving, Steel case, ice blue dial, and Black leather strap
  • SSA345J1/ SARY101*: Cocktail Time Espresso Martini, Steel case, Espresso brown dial, and black leather strap
  • SSA346J1/ SARY082*: Cocktail Time Side Car, Rose gold toned case, Champagne dial, and Brown leather strap
  • SRPB41J1/ SARY123*: Cocktail Time Blue Moon, Steel Case, Blue gradient dial, and Steel bracelet
  • SRPB43J1/ SARY075*: Cocktail Time Sky Diving, Steel Case, Ice Blue Dial, and Black leather strap
  • SRPB44J1/ SARY076*: Cocktail Time Margarita, Yellow gold toned case, Champaign color dial, and Brown leather strap
  • SRPB46J1/ SARY078*: Cocktail Time Manhattan, Rose gold toned case, Brown gradient dial, and Brown leather strap

*Corresponding JDM references

Model: Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Automatic Watch with Center Power Reserve Indicator and Date, References SSA341J1, SSA343J1, SSA345J1 and SSA346J1

Movement
Caliber 4R57
Vibrations: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
Power reserve: 41 hours
Number of jewels: 29

Case
Stainless steel case
Box-shaped Hardlex crystal
Screw see-through case back
Diameter: 40.5mm, Thickness: 14.5mm
Water resistance: 5 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m

Strap
Stainless steel bracelet with deployment clasp with push button release (SSA341)
Calf strap with three-fold clasp with push button release (SSA343, 345, 346)

Price
Approximate recommended retail prices in Europe: from 540 Euro

Model: Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Automatic Watch with Date, References SRPB41J1, SRPB43J1, SRPB44J1 and SRPB46J1

Movement
Caliber 4R35
Vibrations: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
Power reserve: 41 hours
Number of jewels: 23

Case
Stainless steel case
Box-shaped Hardlex crystal
Screw see-through case back
Diameter: 40.5mm, Thickness: 11.8mm
Water resistance: 5 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m

Strap
Stainless steel bracelet with deployment clasp with push button release (SRPB41)
Calf strap with three-fold clasp with push button release (SRPB43, 44, 46)

Price
Approximate recommended retail prices in Europe: from 410 Euro