Seiko has revealed a duo of Presage watches under its new Cocktail Time European & U.S. Exclusive Collection. The concept of the collection derives inspiration from Japan\u2019s drinking culture of \u201cnomunication hour.\u201d The word is a portmanteau of nomu, which means \u201cto drink\u201d in Japanese, and communication in English, which describes the Japanese custom of discussing business over a few drinks.<\/p>\n
While both references are crafted in stainless steel, they are doused in a golden hue from the dial, case to the bracelet. In keeping the sultry and moody color palette, the dials are adorned with tonal indices and dauphine-style hands. From the exhibition caseback, the 41-hour power reserve 4R35 caliber can be viewed.<\/p>\n
Entitled \u201cHalf and Half\u201d and \u201cBeer Julep,\u201d the two watches are named after cocktails created by Hisashi Kishi, the head bartender of Tokyo\u2019s renowned Star Bar in Ginza. The former features a fum\u00e9 dial to recreate the unique hue and full-bodied essence of its namesake cocktail that\u2019s formulated with Japanese ale and stout. While, \u201cBeer Julep\u201d recreates the gradation from the concoction that\u2019s made up of Japanese beer, whisky, gin, sugar syrup, lemon and basil leaves.<\/p>\n
As indicated in the collection\u2019s name, the two watches are only available for purchase within the U.S. and European regions. Both models have a retail price point of \u00a3470 (approximately $574 USD) and are currently open for pre-order via Seiko.<\/p>\n