Seiko Presage Cocktail Owner Review : Elegant, bluffing and hypnotic

A good cocktail very often calls for a second one… and the Présage Cocktail series by Seiko is no exception to the rule. So today I am offering you a double review, that of 2 watches as colorful and tasty as the universe they are inspired by. A few months apart, I therefore acquired two models from the range, the SRPE43 with a blue dial and the SRPE47 with a pink dial. Spotted as soon as their release was announced, I was definitely won over by the fitting. First of all, the moderate dimensions (38.5 in diameter, 45 lug to lug and 12 thick) combined with a simple and rounded case provide balance and presence but also essential comfort for me. The domed plexiglass offers superb reflections and a very particular visual warmth. The movement is a perfect proven tractor, adjustable and easily repairable. Finally, the applied indexes and logo, the Arabic numerals font and the dauphine hands complete a delightfully retro aesthetic for my taste. But naturally what makes this range both unique and charming are its incredibly crafted dials, available in a rich palette of colors, where everyone will find what they are looking for. The geometric structure, formed by concentric spirals (finally something like that), is absolutely hypnotic and its realization is stunning for a watch positioned at the entry level at Seiko. Each movement of the wrist gives rise to a play of light and reflections that is reminiscent of the kaleidoscopes of our childhood. I am under its spell. For me, this watch is a little gem, whose exceptional dial (and I weigh my words) combined with a classic design (in the good sense of the term) make it a perfect watch that I would describe as casual chic. So I initially fell for the blue dial, perhaps the most classic, offered by Seiko on navy blue cowhide leather equipped with a folding clasp, what more could you ask for! At 450 euros it is in my opinion one of the best offers on the market in the under 500 euro segment. A matter of taste, I quickly mounted it in a lighter leather for more contrast. But there you go, appetite comes with eating and thirst for cocktails comes with tasting them, and a few months later, caught up in the fashion for pink/salmon dials, I finally decided to double down and acquire the limited version (5000 ex… upper limit!) inspired by Tequila Sunset. On a Milanese strap for a summer style or on more chic brown leather, this piece now makes a wonderful duo with its little blue sister. Without moderation, I therefore served myself a double dose of a range that I am still surprised not to see more often on the wrists, so much is its excellent quality/price ratio indisputable. You will like: • If you adhere to the neo-retro style • That you appreciate the original dials • That you want to get drunk at a low price You will not like: • If you like worked cases • If a basic movement bores you • If you are looking for sobriety