Seiko Presage Silver Dial Men 40.5mm SSK049J1

Merging Tokyo cocktail lounge sophistication with dual-time horological utility, the Seiko Presage 40.5mm SSK049J1 introduces a travel complication to Seiko’s celebrated dress series. Inspired by the renowned "Silver Bullet" cocktail crafted at Tokyo Ginza’s famed Star Bar, this timepiece features a radiant silver-grey sunray dial pressed with a fine radial fluting that mimics the refracting facets of a crystal cocktail tumbler. Elevated by a contrasting deep blue GMT hand shaped like the stem of a cocktail glass, a gold-toned seconds hand evoking an elegant cocktail stirrer, a vintage box-shaped Hardlex crystal, and an exhibition case back, it is driven by the in-house Seiko Calibre 4R34 automatic GMT movement. Completed with a supple black calfskin leather strap with quick-release spring bars and 50-metre water resistance, it transitions effortlessly between international travel and evening dress wear.

Key Highlights

• In-House Seiko Calibre 4R34 Automatic GMT Movement: Precision 24-jewel Japanese mechanical calibre beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, offering a 41-hour power reserve, manual hand-winding, and second-hand hacking (stop-seconds).

• Dual Time Zone (GMT) Tracking: Features an independently adjustable deep blue 24-hour GMT hand paired with an inner cursive-styled 24-hour scale for tracking home and destination times simultaneously.

• "Silver Bullet" Cocktail Sunray Dial: Shimmering silver-grey dial face textured with dynamic radial cut-glass impressions inspired by cocktail tumblers.

• Artisanal Hand Accents: Designed with a deep blue GMT pointer inspired by a cocktail glass stem and a slender gold-toned seconds hand shaped like a cocktail stirrer.

• Vintage Box-Shaped Hardlex Crystal: Specially domed mineral crystal providing enhanced impact resistance and mid-century retro optical depth.

• Transparent Exhibition Screw Case Back: See-through display back showcasing the mechanical movement, oscillating winding rotor, and escapement assembly.

• Ergonomic 40.5mm Dress Architecture: Proportioned 40.50 mm surgical-grade 316L stainless steel case with flowing lugs and a compact 47.50 mm lug-to-lug span.

• Supple Calfskin Strap with Quick-Release: Genuine black cow leather strap equipped with tool-free quick-release spring bars and a stainless steel three-fold deployment clasp.

• Official Seiko 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty: Fully covered nationwide and internationally under Seiko’s official brand guarantee.

Design & Craftsmanship

Ginza Star Bar Heritage & "Silver Bullet" Aesthetics

Developed in partnership with master bartender Hisashi Kishi of Tokyo’s Star Bar, the SSK049J1 translates cocktail mixology into mechanical watchmaking. The dial captures the icy, nuanced silver-grey palette of the "Silver Bullet" cocktail. Stamped with deep radial lines, the dial refracts light like a cut-glass tumbler, complemented by faceted Dauphine hands, polished wedge indices, and an inner 24-hour track printed in delicate blue numerals.

Dual-Time Functionality Meets Vintage Geometry

A dedicated deep-blue 24-hour hand completes one rotation every 24 hours to read second time zones against the inner scale without adding external bezel bulk, maintaining the clean profile expected of a Cocktail Time reference. Sized at 40.50 mm with a height of 12.80 mm, the case is capped by a retro box-shaped Hardlex crystal that accentuates the dial's radial depth.

Mechanical Reliability: Calibre 4R34

Visible through the display case back, the watch runs on the in-house Seiko Calibre 4R34 automatic movement. Providing 41 hours of power reserve, it allows independent adjustment of the 24-hour hand without disrupting the primary timekeeping. The black leather strap features a triple-folding deployment clasp with push-button security and integrated quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes.