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No real new deal right now · checked Oct 19, 2026, 10:07 PM ET
$350 – $700 pre-owned street range
SRPB43 (median ~$450)
No new SRPB43 found below retail at Jomashop or WatchMaxx. Seiko US lists it at $450. Thin market: only 10 Chrono24 listings on the first page.
What it really costs
| Market | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Seiko US retail | $450 (SRPB43J1) | seikowatches.com |
| Grey-market new | No listing found | — |
| Pre-owned | about $350 – $700 (median ~$450; 10 listings) | Chrono24 |
All prices in USD, checked Oct 19, 2026 (ET). Pre-owned ranges are the middle 80% of asking prices on the first Chrono24 results page for that ref (about 60 listings, used and some unworn), fixed-price listings only. Grey-market = brand-new from a non-authorized dealer.
Buying guide
Key references
| Ref. | What it is | US retail |
|---|---|---|
| SRPB43 | 40.5 mm steel, blue sunburst dial, 4R35 | $450 |
Which one I'd pick
New vs pre-owned: at $450 new from Seiko, pre-owned only makes sense if it's mint and well under $400.
What to check before you buy
- Crystal: the box-shaped Hardlex crystal is part of the look but can scratch. Check it under light.
- Water resistance: 5 bar. Fine for rain and hand-washing, not for swimming.
- Ref check: Cocktail Time comes in many dial colours. Match the ref (SRPB43) before buying.
Alternatives worth a look
- Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 'Snowflake': Where the textured-dial idea goes at the top end. (41 mm high-intensity titanium, Calibre 9R65 Spring Drive, retail $6,900)
- Tissot PRX Powermatic 80: Swiss automatic with an 80-hour reserve, below retail. (40 mm stainless steel, Powermatic 80, retail $850 (40 mm))
- Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical: Another under-$700 mechanical classic. (38 mm stainless steel, Calibre H-50, retail $675 (38 mm))
History
Cocktail Time began in 2010 as a Japan-only collaboration with Shinobu Ishigaki, founder of Bar Ishinohana in Shibuya, Tokyo, whose cocktails inspired the dials.
The series later became part of Seiko's Presage line.
The SRPB43 has a blue sunburst dial, a 40.5 mm case and Seiko's 4R35 automatic with about 41 hours of power reserve.
Specifications
| Brand | Seiko |
|---|---|
| Model | Presage Cocktail Time |
| Key references | SRPB43 |
| Launch year | 2010 (Cocktail Time, Japan) |
| Case | 40.5 mm stainless steel |
| Thickness | 11.8 mm |
| Crystal | Box-shaped Hardlex |
| Weight | 70 g |
| Jewels | 23 |
| Movement | Calibre 4R35, automatic |
| Power reserve | 41 hours |
| Water resistance | 50 m |
| Approx. US retail (Oct 2026) | $450 (SRPB43J1, Seiko US) |
Specs from the brand's official product page for the main reference. Retail prices are list prices, not market value, and change often.
Highlights
- Sunburst dial
- Box-shaped Hardlex crystal
- Exhibition caseback
FAQ
How much is the Seiko Cocktail Time SRPB43?
Seiko's US site lists the SRPB43J1 at $450 (checked Oct 19, 2026). No grey-market dealer I checked was below that.
Where does the Cocktail Time name come from?
It started in 2010 as a collaboration with bartender Shinobu Ishigaki of Bar Ishinohana in Tokyo.
What movement is in the SRPB43?
Seiko's 4R35 automatic with about 41 hours of power reserve and 23 jewels.
Is the Cocktail Time water resistant?
It's rated 5 bar: fine for daily wear, not for swimming.
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