That blue dial
By Kenji Watanabe, Osaka ยท
Seiko made the Cocktail Time popular around the world, and the blue SRPB43 is the reason. The dial has a sunburst pattern that looks like ice in a glass, and the line grew out of a collaboration with a well-known Tokyo bartender.
The case is 40.5 mm by 11.8 mm, Hardlex crystal, leather strap, 4R35 automatic with date, 41 hours, 50 m. For 425 to 450 dollars you get a dial that would cost much more from a Swiss brand.
Faults: the 4R35 is a basic movement, and the strap is thin and not very good. Change it to something better.
For anyone who wants one beautiful dial for weddings, dinners and office parties, it is excellent.