2018 Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Automatic SRPB43J1
Ref: SRPB43J1 (4R35-01T0)

Points of Mention

This watch is sold with an original Seiko box & Seiko unsigned paperwork. The watch comes paired with its original Seiko 20mm black leather strap with a signed folding buckle. The watch is from Circa. 2018 and is in worn condition, however, as you can see from the photos it is in fair overall condition. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof  Warranty.

The Watch

Seikos history began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori established the K. Hattori retail and repair store. In 1892 Seikosha was established to make wall clocks. 1895 saw the production of their first pocket watch. 1913 saw the launch of their first wristwatch, the Laurel. In 1924 the first Seiko was manufactured. Daini Seikosha (now Seiko Instruments Inc.) was established in 1937. Seiko was listed on the Tokyo stock exchange in 1949. The Suwa factory became independent and formed Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd. (now Seiko Epson Corporation in 1959). In 1956 Seiko launched Marvel as their first true in-house-made watch; they continued to make this watch until 1959. Japan’s first chronograph watch was introduced for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics; it was called the Seiko Crown Chronograph mono-pusher. Not stopping there Seiko launched Japan's first true divers watch the Seiko Diver’s 150M fitted with the automatic Caliber 6217 which later was given the nickname “62MAS” by collectors. The company name was changed to the Seiko Corporation in 1990. Innovation at Seiko continues today with GPS Solar watches.

Here we have an elegant Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPB43J1 with a 40.5mm brushed stainless steel case. The case gently curves over your wrist with a lug to lug length of 47.5mm and a case thickness of 11.5mm for a comfortable fit. On the right side is a signed crown with deep knurling for extra grip. A thin smooth bezel holds a box-shaped hardlex crystal. The stunning pale blue dial has an attractive radiating pattern that catches the light perfectly when you rotate your wrist. Slender kite-shaped indexes have chamfered edges marking the hours. At 3 o’clock a framed date window. Elegant dauphine hands complemented by a blue sweeping second hand complete this sophisticated dress watch. On the reverse a screw-down exhibition case back. Inside an Automatic Seiko Cal. 4R35, 23 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour. The movement has hacking and hand winding for your convenience. The watch comes fitted on its original Seiko 20mm black leather strap with a signed folding buckle and the watch comes with its Seiko presentation box and papers.

Personal Note

Incredible dial, super reliable movement, great proportions, and all under £300? There really isn't an awful lot to say about this watch other than it's a no-brainer! I would highly recommend this watch as a gift to a gentleman or lady who you want to get into watches, it looks beautiful and the exhibition case back will draw them in, plus it looks far more expensive than the price tag would lead you to believe!