SEIKO PRESAGE COCKTAIL TIME SRE018J1 AUTOMATIC WOMEN WATCH

Seiko Presage SRE018J1 — Cocktail Time Automatic Women's Watch

The Seiko Presage SRE018J1 is part of the Cocktail Time "Daytime Cocktail Party" collection — one of three warm, milky cocktail-inspired timepieces created for Autumn and Winter. This piece is inspired by the Eggnog: a comforting, indulgent blend of milk, cream, sugar, egg yolk, and whipped egg whites created by Hisashi Kishi, head bartender of Star Bar Ginza and International Bar Association World Champion, awarded the title of Contemporary Master Craftsman by the Japanese Government. The yellow vertical gradation dial captures the layered, creamy warmth of the drink — a colour that shifts from rich gold at the centre to a softer, milky tone toward the edge, like the layers of a well-poured cocktail catching the light.

Compact at just 30mm, the SRE018J1 is designed specifically for women — a refined, wearable size that carries the Cocktail Time artistry with elegance and presence. Four diamond indices replace standard hour markers at the cardinal positions, catching the light with every movement of the wrist. The intricate five-piece gold stainless steel bracelet with deployment clasp mirrors the warm palette of the dial, and the box-shaped Hardlex crystal adds a vintage dome quality to the case profile. Powered by the 2R05 automatic calibre with hand-winding capability and a 40-hour power reserve, the SRE018J1 is as mechanically considered as it is visually beautiful.

Key Features

• Seiko 2R05 automatic movement with manual winding — self-winding with the convenience of hand-winding when needed
• Approx. 40-hour power reserve — dependable everyday performance
• Yellow vertical gradation dial — inspired by the layered warmth of the Eggnog cocktail
• Four diamond indices — set at the cardinal hour positions for a refined, jewellery-quality finish
• Intricate five-piece gold stainless steel bracelet — designed to complement the dial's warm palette
• Deployment clasp — secure, elegant fastening
• Box-shaped Hardlex crystal — distinctive domed profile with reliable scratch resistance
• 30.1mm gold stainless steel case — compact, refined sizing designed specifically for women
• Baton dial markers — clean supporting markers between the diamond indices
• Date display — everyday practicality built in
• Pull-out crown — straightforward time and date setting
• 50M water resistance — splash and rain resistant for everyday wear
• Part of the Daytime Cocktail Party Autumn/Winter collection — one of three warm cocktail-inspired Presage women's watches

Why You'll Love It

The SRE018J1 is a Cocktail Time watch with a particularly warm and joyful character — Eggnog is the most celebratory of cocktails, associated with gathering, warmth, and the pleasures of the colder months, and the yellow gold gradient dial captures that mood with a richness and depth that a flat dial could not achieve. The four diamond indices give it a jewellery quality that elevates it beyond a standard dress watch — subtle enough to be worn every day, special enough to feel like an occasion. At 30mm it wears with the elegance of a fine women's watch rather than a scaled-down men's piece, and the five-piece bracelet moves beautifully on the wrist. A genuinely beautiful automatic watch — and one of the most gift-worthy pieces in the current Presage lineup for the holiday season, a birthday, or any occasion where warmth and craftsmanship matter.

The Story Behind Cocktail Time

The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time collection draws its inspiration from Ginza — Tokyo's most refined district, where after-work cocktail culture has been elevated to an art form. The tradition of "Nomunication" — a blend of nomu (to drink) and communication — marks the Japanese ritual of finishing the working day with a cocktail and meaningful conversation. Star Bar Ginza, helmed by world-champion bartender Hisashi Kishi, provided the creative muse for the entire collection. The "Daytime Cocktail Party" series extends that inspiration into daytime occasions — the warmth and conviviality of a gathering, translated into the language of Japanese automatic watchmaking for women.

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