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Seiko Presage SRPE19J $330 Delivered @ Starbuy

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Seiko Presage SRPE19J $330 Delivered @ Starbuy
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Shostaholic on 10/09/2022 - 08:46 starbuy.com.au (2529 clicks)

DESCRIPTION
The Seiko Presage SRPE19J is an automatic movement watch with a manual winding capacity. This mens watch features a stainless steel case and bracelet with a sunburst light blue face and a date function. The Presage SRPE19J has a see through case back and is Made in Japan. Seiko movement number 4R35.

Specifications
Dial Colour: Light Blue
Hand Indicators: Hour, Minutes, Seconds
Calendar Indicators: Date
Dial Markers: Batons
Case Material: Stainless steel
Glass Material: Curved Hardlex
Glass Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Diameter: 40.5mm
Thickness: 11.8mm
Caliber Number: 4R35
Movement Type: 23 jewels automatic movement with manual winding capacity, hacking movement
Power Reserve: Approx. 41 hours
Accuracy: +45 to -35 seconds per day (at normal temperature range, 5℃-35℃)
Bracelet/Clasp Type: Stainless steel bracelet with push button buckle
Water Resistance: 50m/5ATM/160ft
Exhibition case back

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  • G-rig on 10/09/2022 - 08:59
    +3

    Not bad, not much contrast on those hands and dial.
    Hardlex..
    Wouldn't mind a mojito cocktail if they were available on sale..

    • SpeedRunnerLink on 10/09/2022 - 09:28
      +4

      Nothing wrong with Hardlex.

      My 12 year old SKX has hardlex and i have banged that against so many things.

      And doesnt even have any scratches either.

      And those dials and hands are fine.

      Its a dress watch, it's not meant to stick out at you like a sore thumb

      • WatchNerd on 10/09/2022 - 09:36
        +4

        Look after your SKX, it's a collectable now.

        • G-rig on 11/09/2022 - 06:13

          Although you can easily get all the parts to repair and upgrade, these are probably the best mod projects:P.

      • G-rig on 10/09/2022 - 10:29
        +2

        Yeah tha'ts cool, it's all about scratch vs shatter - hardlex aimed at non-shatter for diving but it's the type of mod/upgrade I'd do anyway (particularly if the anti-reflective coating is better too?), or wait till/if gets scratched.

        I'm just saying , The main takeaway is that for a $600-700 watch, seiko should really be providing sapphire crystal. Can get a heap more value and specs these days with other offerings. No need to settle for rattly cheap bracelets with hollow end links, cheap clasps, no sapphire etc.

        Dress watches are a big category, I'm just saying as long as it's legible - otherwise defeats the purpose.

        • SpeedRunnerLink on 10/09/2022 - 12:11
          -2

          Your comment makes no sense.

          Its on sale for $330, not 600-700.

          No one pays retail for Seiko.

          As I said before, the hardlex does a great job and I personally havent had any issues with it.
          In fact my sapphire on my Tudor has had a scratch already and its newer.

          • minatosensei on 10/09/2022 - 12:42
            -1

            @SpeedRunnerLink: Iv had an issue. I have the presage cocktail, brown watch. Scratched in my first 6 months of use. Not a fan of hardlex anymore.
            Iv switched over to a Samsung watch 4 instead now

          • G-rig on 10/09/2022 - 12:45

            @SpeedRunnerLink: MATE. Saying $330 is a good price.
            Was talking about their RRP of $675.00 - No one in their right mind would (or should) pay that.
            It's a lot to charge for the spec, and mostly running on brand recognition.
            Make sense?

            • tonyjzx on 10/09/2022 - 13:48

              @G-rig: my feeling about mineral is that you have a limited number of watches you can buy in your life and a limited number of watches you can wear

              and for $300 i wouldnt accept mineral and really, a $300 seiko is nothing special

              in the same way i dont have any time for quartz (lol) so i dont buy them

              seiko doesnt want to provide value, they arent a value brand… they're pushing prices up and up but not providing value components

              good luck to them

              • G-rig on 10/09/2022 - 14:29

                @tonyjzx: Yeh should always buy sapphire.. buy once and buy right.
                Anyway depends what you want, one omega or 6-10 other watches. Don't mind a variety and different styles in the watch Box.

    • TheRealCJ on 10/09/2022 - 10:18

      The contrast is a little better outside of the product shots. The hands and indices are high-polish silver, while the dial is more of a brushed texture, so under light the dial stays more or less the same while the hands and indices reflect whatever light is shining on them.

      • ShouldIBuyIt on 10/09/2022 - 10:56
        +1

        Starbuy should really invest in professional photographer. They look way better on the wrist

        • garetz on 10/09/2022 - 11:36
          +4

          They use the official photos supplied by the manufacturer, so if anyone sucks its Seiko at photography.

          • TheRealCJ on 10/09/2022 - 12:13

            @garetz: Unfortunately it's not as simple as that. I have a SRPE39K, and the dial has about three layers of texture that changes depending on whether it's its in sunlight, artificial light, and bright or dark environments. Under bright sunlight, the blue under-layer and the manta rays really pop out, with the gauche texturing adding small sparkles over the top. But under bright LED lights the small sparkles turn into big sparkles, and almost completely obscure the manta rays but still allows the under colour to come through. But then if you turn down those lights the under colour darkens and the sparkles lessen, but the manta rays suddenly pop again, creating an entirely new texture.

            So getting a real-life photo of it for a product shot is incredibly hard. It's better to create a render that shows the closest approximation rather than try to capture three or four different textures all at the same time.

      • G-rig on 10/09/2022 - 11:29
        -1

        Yeah that sounds alright, must be their rubbish photos mostly.

        I've got a cheap seiko 5, SNKL23. Has shiny dorphine hands on darkish textured background. I was toying on upgrading the glass, mostly to try and cut down reflections and sapphire in a purple or blue would look ok. Bit too much investment I think, particularly when most parts have to come from o/s like UK etc. it's nice watch but old movement as well.

  • mit on 10/09/2022 - 09:01
    +3

    Prouds also have it for $335 if you want to buy it in store.

    • eddie.s23 on 10/09/2022 - 10:53

      Can use Prouds e-gift cards too (via shopback) for an extra 4% off

  • nubzy on 10/09/2022 - 09:11

    Great price, this is a really beautiful watch especially in the sun

  • Gunnar on 10/09/2022 - 10:02
    +2

    It’s a beautiful watch. If you get this, get yourself a nice leather strap, looks so much nicer on leather than the bracelet because it makes the dial shine

  • ankor on 10/09/2022 - 10:04
    +2

    https://youtu.be/5002Z_QSBA8

    An interesting review

    • martygeeoz on 10/09/2022 - 10:18
      +1

      A great review. I have Seikos and I like them, but I'm with the reviewer - Seiko really are trying to f—k us in the a-s with their pricing.

      • ankor on 10/09/2022 - 11:41

        it's still a great looking watch. I paid more for a seiko zen garden open heart and I still love looking at it a year on from purchase. I just see it as an under $500 watch obrand that looks stylish without the name or prestige of a more expensive basic white collar worker watch like a Tag.

        • martygeeoz on 10/09/2022 - 11:47
          +1

          There are so many brands now offering much better specs for as much or even less $ that I think they are just relying on their name to justify higher prices. Paying more than $500 for many of their models now is only if you're a true Seiko fan IMHO. Or if you're a modder of course, they are great for projects.

          • ankor on 10/09/2022 - 11:49
            +1

            @martygeeoz: haha, paying over $500 just means ur a sucker :D

      • 1st-Amendment on 10/09/2022 - 13:33

        Seiko really are trying to f—k us in the a-s with their pricing.

        How do you think you could build a watch like this for?

    • G-rig on 10/09/2022 - 12:07

      Agree that with dress watches they should be a bit smaller. depends how big ya wrists are of course too.
      Another reason i was considering to upgrade my SNKL23 movement + sapphire as it's 38mm.

    • tor on 10/09/2022 - 12:49

      Those nails!

  • adamshere on 10/09/2022 - 10:31

    What's postage time like for starbuy?

    • ShouldIBuyIt on 10/09/2022 - 10:36
      +2

      They are pretty good with shipping. Can't remember exactly but probably 2-3 days Sydney to Melbourne for e.g.

      Good price

    • alidli on 10/09/2022 - 10:39

      Normally very good, but can be delayed a little bit if they've had a lot of orders but YPMV!

  • thisisscotts on 10/09/2022 - 12:32

    Great price

  • peeppeep on 10/09/2022 - 13:10

    Ozb'd!

  • sackrace on 10/09/2022 - 14:49
    +3

    I've got a sarb065 which is the original version of this watch sans bracelet. It's fantastic.

    The cocktail time series is also largely about the unique dial and design rather than the specs.

    Hardlex works just fine and the 4r35 movement is a reliable workhorse that is basically the 6r15 without the power reserve.

    If it tickles your fancy for 300 odd bucks I would buy this.

    • Gunnar on 10/09/2022 - 15:13
      +2

      Good work! The SARB065 looks better than this. I mean the differences are subtle but I prefer the 65’s aesthetic. I also think the old GS Snow Flake looks nicer than the current one

      • sackrace on 10/09/2022 - 19:55
        +1

        Oh yeah not to be a cork sniffer but the 65 is the better version for sure. But the recent cocktails are still good watches and the sunburst dial is amazing in the flesh.

  • theguyrules on 10/09/2022 - 16:14
    +1

    I have the green version of this and it's lovely

  • diazepam on 10/09/2022 - 18:10

    Very sad. Missed out.

  • citybargainhunter on 10/09/2022 - 19:58

    I have the blue version of this, wasn't my favourite until I changed it to a blue leather strap.

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