“I have never given the Presage line much thought, yet I kept being drawn back to the blue dial of the SRPE43 Cocktail Time "Old Clock". Despite my fear that the 38.5mm watch would be too small for my 7.5” (19cm) wrist, I had to buy this watch before it was sold out; and, boy, am I happy I did! Typical Seiko, one can wear almost any size of watch regardless of your wrist size, and this Cocktail Time is no exception.
The watch which keeps excellent time (+1 to +3 seconds per day) and the dial is mesmerizing… turning from black to purple to deep blue, depending on the time of day and the angle of the light. No lume? No problem! As I own mostly divers and am a shameless lume junky, I thought the lack of luminescence would bother me; but the hands contrast the dial so well that the time is readable even in low light.
I anticipated that this would be my one-and-only dress piece, but it has turned into my everyday watch as I enjoy it so much. I am currently wearing it on the Staib 20mm Polonaise IP Black Stainless Steel Mesh Bracelet, which I had previously purchased from Island Watch. When the event requires formality, I will dress it up with the BRAC-122 Islander Brushed and Polished Bracelet.
Thanks to Marc and his crew, this shopping experience was seamless and problem-free, receiving the watch well ahead of schedule here in Vancouver, Canada.”
