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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR 'Night-time Tokyo'

The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR 'Night-time Tokyo' (SRPK93J1) is a dress watch from Seiko: a 40.5 mm stainless steel case, 11.8 mm thick and 47.5 mm lug to lug, with an automatic 4R35 movement and 50 m water resistance.

Going by its 47.5 mm lug to lug, it should sit within the flat top of a wrist of about 6.4 inches (16.4 cm) or larger.

The research has no sourced US price for it.

Specifications

From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.

Specifications of the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR 'Night-time Tokyo', grouped, with the sources for each group
The watch [1][2][3]
BrandSeiko
ReferenceSRPK93J1
CategoryDress
ProductionLimited (introduced 2024)
Case and size [1][2]
Case diameter40.5 mm
Lug to lug47.5 mm
Thickness11.8 mm
Lug width20 mm
Case materialStainless steel
CrystalBox-shaped Hardlex
Water resistance50 m
WeightUnknown
Movement [1][2]
Movement4R35, automatic
Power reserveApprox. 41 hours
AccuracyUnknown
Bracelet [1][2]
Bracelet or strapStainless steel bracelet, 215 mm length [2]
ClaspDeployment clasp with push-button release
Price and warranty (US) [1][2]
List price (US)Unknown
Street price (US)Unknown
Used price (US)Unknown
WarrantyUnknown
The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR 'Night-time Tokyo', the brand's own product photo
Photo: Seiko, seikowatches.com

Will it fit?

A watch wears comfortably when its lugs stay on the flat top of the wrist. Here is the 47.5 mm lug to lug against the flat top estimated for common wrist sizes.

How 47.5 mm lug to lug fits common wrist sizes
WristFlat topFit
6 in 15.2 cm47 mmLikely overhangs
6.5 in 16.5 cm51 mmComfortable
7 in 17.8 cm55 mmComfortable
7.5 in 19.1 cm59 mmComfortable
8 in 20.3 cm63 mmComfortable

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What the research found

These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.

Strengths

  • Attractive scratched-texture gradient dial with a genuine collaboration story (Hisashi Kishi, STAR BAR Ginza)
  • Slim 11.8 mm dress proportions
  • Applied gold furniture on a polished case at an entry price (at launch)

Weaknesses

  • Basic 4R35 movement (41 h, no published accuracy in sources) in a premium-priced limited edition on the secondary market
  • Hardlex rather than sapphire

Research scores, 0 to 10

Execution and feel in the hand7.0
Design identity7.4
Value at a realistic price5.0
Long-term ownership6.8
Movement and engineering5.0
Wearability and proportions7.5
Versatility and durability6.0
Fit with Holden's collection7.6

Also on Holden’s list

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Sources

  1. First Look: The new Night-time Tokyo Editions of the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time (SRPK93, SRE015) monochrome-watches.com · read August 26, 2026
  2. New Release: Seiko Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR Limited-Edition SRPK93 and SRE015 Watches ablogtowatch.com · read August 26, 2026
  3. SEIKO Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR Limited Edition SARY245 / SRPK93 JDM listing japan-select.com · read August 26, 2026

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The Seiko Presage Cocktail Time STAR BAR 'Night-time Tokyo', the brand's own product photo
Photo: Seiko, seikowatches.com

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96 out of 120 bezel clicks

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