Seiko Presage’s lineup of “Cocktail Time” watches has become a dependable go-to for anyone looking for an affordable dress watch that punches well above its weight in terms of looks and specs. This is doubly true of the Cocktail Time GMT models, which add one of watchmaking’s most useful complications to the attractive template.
The Japanese watchmaker has just unveiled its latest Cocktail Time GMT, and it might be the best-looking yet. It does a solid job of imitating Grand Seiko’s iconic SBGM221 with its light-colored dial, dauphine hands and blue GMT hand, but make no mistake, this watch is fully capable of standing on its own four lugs.
Traveling’s silver bullet
The latest Cocktail Time is dubbed the “Silver Bullet,” and no, the name didn’t come from Bob Segar’s band or Coors Light. Instead, it’s named after the cocktail of the same name, which is a mix of gin, kummel (a caraway liqueur) and lemon juice. While the tipple sounds like it might be a bit too herbal for my taste, the watch it inspired is right up my alley.
The dial here is stamped in the typical Cocktail Time fashion, with sunray lines radiating out from the center. The inspiration is said to be a martini glass, and it does create a sense of depth, like looking down into an empty cocktail glass. The dial here is silver, as the name would imply, and it’s punctuated by applied dagger indices.
