At Baselworld 2017, Seiko added to the all-mechanical Presage collection a series of new limited edition models inspired by the glamorous world of the cocktail bar. The new limited editions were inspired by cocktails created by Hisashi Kishi, the head bartender at the STAR BAR in Tokyo’s Ginza area which is a past winner of the International Bar Association World Championships.
The dials are exquisitely finished giving the designs a unique look with each gloss finish applied no fewer than seven separate times. This thorough and pain staking process gives the depth and rich tone to the textured and patterned dials allowing them to replicate the look of the cocktails in the STAR BAR glass.
The Seiko Starlight Cocktail Presage Limited Edition SSA361J1 & SRPC01J1
The starlight cocktail is inspired by brilliance and mystery of the night sky. The watch features a deep blue dial which is brought to life by the glow of starlight that radiates out from the centre, just as the bubbles in the cocktail reflect the light in the glass. As Kishi puts it, “The secret of a great Starlight is the bu