Currently $375 @ Starbuy. Cancel Prouds order if you can and buy from them!!
Other decent deals:
Seiko Presage Cocktail SRPE19J $399 - Silver bracelet (Currently $419 @ Starbuy)
Seiko Presage Zen Garden SRPF45J $499 (Was $589 @ Starbuy sold out) Sold out
G Shock Earth Tone GA2110ET-2A $159
There are dozens of watch nerds here. Dozens.
How many watch geeks?
Probably at least like 3.
Starbuy now has it for 375 free ship.
The dial is probably off centre, so no.
'bezel doesn't line up, don't buy'
A Seiko with misaligned dials and bezels are the sign that your Seiko is real!
Is this a meme or a real thing?
Username checks out.
I have this watch. It's the cocktail skydiving.
In all fairness it's my least liked watch in the collection. The leather band is glossy, the movement is the 4r35 which is just inaccurate and it's just a disappointing watch all round.
I agree with the evaluation of the glossy (feels cheap) leather band, but that’s something easy to change. I would still argue it looks better than the silver bracelet versions - I think these presage cocktail series just overall looks better with leather bracelets.
Just a matter of taste I guess, but actually I love the Skydiving more than any of the other ones in the series - I just personally like the light blue hue.
As for the movement, mine runs at -8 seconds per day. I think that’s ok. How many +/- seconds per day on yours?
Definitely looks best on a quality leather band, the bracelet is very comfortable but it does make the watch a bit boring and generic. Leather band sets it off. This silvery/blue hue of the face and the blue seconds hand is just lovely.
Good work on calculating a day. I average mine based on a month. Mine gains around 15 minutes a month.
My 6r sumo gains around 6 minutes which is pretty decent
It is anything but boring..
You need to see it in person, and in full sunlight. It has a mesmerizing face.
Hmm I don't agree. I don't regret many watches but this watch is a regretful purchase.
I'm not sure why justtoreply got negative votes but this suppression of opinions is ridiculous.
It would be the equivalent of me negging you for saying it's not boring… why someone would do that is besides me
Probably because it came off as dismissive without providing any actual reasons. If they had said “imo this looks quite boring because…” probably wouldn’t get negged.
That said I never neg people for expressing their opinions (including this). Perfectly valid for something subjective like the appearance of a watch.
I buy watch for me to look at it and appreciate it not for others to look at it. To each his own I guess.
I'll give you a + as I don't understand why people have negged you.
One man’s elegant/classy is another man’s plain/boring. One man’s interesting/exciting is another man’s gaudy/tacky.
Just the same as everyone's "significant other" then. I think mine is tacky but my mate thinks she's interesting.
SRPE19J links to a different watch.
Good pickup. Thanks. Was contemplating putting in the Seiko 5 but just couldn't be bothered in the end.
links to a different watch.
It's leather, there are no links.
Actually, the one they were talking about is the one with the metallic bracelet, so it does indeed have links.
thanks…
Lol I found it humorous so a +
Great deal, thanks OP! Been on the lookout for a good deal on this Presage and this is the best price I've seen.
This is one of the most beautiful and eye catching affordable watches you can get. The silvery/blue dial is just stunning. I got it on the bracelet for a little more, but currently have it on a nice calf leather band. The stock bands are usually a bit average and cheap looking.
That dial is one of the best looking in any price range
You have links to the calf band?
The dial does NOT photograph well. It really is spectacular. That would be a great looking watch on a calf strap. I don't mind the standard straps are crap because a watch like this invites so many better (and not so expensive) alternatives.
What’s your go to for inexpensive alternate straps?
I have the green cocktail on stainless steel. Highly recommend it, for $25 more than this. It is stunning.
https://starbuy.com.au/seiko-automatic-srpe15j/
However, if you like the colour, you can get it on the stainless steel band too for $415
https://starbuy.com.au/seiko-automatic-srpe19j/
EDIT: Just noticed OP linked to the same watch for $16 cheaper at Prouds. Nice!
Green one looks nice, I’ll wait for the sales.
I came for the cocktails 🍹
Is there any difference between the SRPB43J and the SRPE19J besides the strap?
They should be the same. I personally would choose the metal bracelet over the shiny leather one, but get another nice leather band for it.
Yep, that's what I was thinking!
Yes, for an extra $9 definitely get the bracelet version (SRPE19J). Then buy a nice leather band for it.
This seller on eBay has a great selection of French watch bands, they're cheap and good: https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/exkic
Nice share - will check them out!
They are not the same. See the link below for the differences among the presage models. SRPE19J has a slightly lighter face (Skydiving Ice Blue) as far as I am aware. I do love the face of the SRPB43J - it is stunning!
Oh looks like you're right. The face is slightly lighter.
Thanks for this link, there is some nice limited edition versions to keep an eye out for, that old fashioned with the power reserve is very nice.
@wfh: I would buy the snowflake in a heart beat if it was "only" 2-3x of this one. Unfortunately its not.
That's a good price - rare to see the cocktail times under $400.
SARB > PRESAGE
Hi guys, is this better than an Apple Watch? Can you change the white background to black?
I like the dial but domed hardlex crystal at this price point is disappointing. I am just worried that once it gets scratched, the beauty of the dial will diminish.
I think the Citizen titanium with sapphire crystal at $249 is more a bargain: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/561223.
Too bad it's not at that special price at Starbuy now. Hopefully Watchnerd can bring the deal back.
Totally agree domed hardlex instead of sapphire is disappointing at this price point.
My Apple Watch is made of something similar to hardlex and it’s scratched to heck, I’d never repeat a non sapphire watch unless it was a cheapie
Nice looking watch. Sometimes I wish I could go back to non smart watches.. damn you iPhone and fitness tracking!
Same. I was a huge mechanical watch fan.
Starbuy now has it for 375 free ship.
Thanks mate for the heads up. I cancelled the Prouds order (you can cancel if the order is not processed or shipped) and ordered from Starbuy. Saved $15. Thanks!!
Have noted this in deal.
Thanks!
the Seiko Presage Zen Garden link doesn't work anymore
Cheers. Updated post.
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