Seiko Presage – SRPF43J1 Star Bar Original Cocktail

This time round I handled the Seiko Presage SPBF43J1. This is the latest Cocktail time model that is powered by the 4R35 movement. There is also a green dialed version (SRPF41J1) which I did not get hold of. They are limited 7000 pieces each.

Below are some of my thoughts on this watch.
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Seiko Presage “Sharp Edged Series” – SPB165J1 and SPB167J1

This time round I had the opportunity to handle two specimens from the Seiko Presage “Sharp Edged Series”. They are the white dialed SPB165J1 and blue dialed SPB167J1. This Presage model has a nice textured dial and a simple case design. If you are not ready to purchase a Grand Seiko, you might want to consider this watch as an appetizer before pulling the trigger on a GS.

Below are some pictures.
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Seiko Presage – Irish Coffee Cocktail SRPE11J1 and SSA401J1

Posting some pictures of the Seiko Presage – Irish Coffee Cocktail edition, SRPE11J1 and SSA401J1. They are exclusive to Thong Sia Co. Ltd and are distributed in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau and Brunei. The SRPE11J1 is limited to 1300 pieces and the power reserve model, SSA401J1 is limited to 1000 pieces.
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Seiko Presage Arita Porcelain SPB095J1 and SPB095J1

Posting some pictures of the Seiko Presage models with Arita Porcelain dial. These two are fairly recent models that were released in 2019. The three-hand model, SPB095J1 is powered by the 6R35 movement which has 70 hours power reserve. The other model, SPB093J1 is powered by the 6R27 movement. It features a power reserve indicator hand and a pointer date sub-dial.
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Seiko Presage: The Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition – SPB085J1

This time round I had the opportunity to check out the Seiko Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition Presage model, SPB085J1. This watch comes with a lacquer dial created using traditional and the Byakudan-nuri techniques. The colours scheme is inspired by the colour of the sky and moon at dawn.
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Seiko Presage Fuyugeshiki Limited Edition Cocktail Time – SSA385J1, SRPC97J1, SRP843J1

Here are some pictures of the latest Seiko Presage Cocktail Time models. This series is called the Fuyugeshiki Limited Edition models. There are three models in this series.
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Seiko Presage Chronograph – SRQ025J

It has been a while. This time round, I am reviewing a Seiko Presage chronograph that I bought in February 2018. This is an international edition with model number SRQ025J. I believe it is the same watch as the SARK011 in the Japanese market.
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Seiko Limited Edition Presage – SPB069 Blue Enamel

This time round I had the opportunity to check out the Seiko SPB069, a limited edition Presage model with blue enamel dial. It is an international model that is limited to 1500 pieces. According to the information on Seiko’s website, this watch is inspired by night sky and Japanese culture of admiring the moon that started since ancient times.
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