Seiko Presage Cocktail Time ‘Whisky Mist’ Men’s Automatic Watch HCB003J JDM (38.5 mm, Crushed Ice Dial, Cal. 4R35, Made in Japan, Leather)

The Intimate Atmosphere of “Whisky Mist” and Ginza’s Crushed Ice

Born from the celebrated collaboration between Seiko and the traditional high-end mixology of Tokyo’s exclusive Ginza district, the Cocktail Time collection captures the sensory nuances of the world’s most refined cocktails. This model embodies the spirit of the “Whisky Mist,” a timeless classic in which Japanese malt whisky is served over a bed of finely hand-chiseled crushed ice.
The dial conveys this visual experience through a striking faceted three-dimensional texture that recreates the fractures and edges of broken ice submerged in amber liquor. Glints of light pass through the warm brown and golden tones of the dial just as the soft light of a cocktail bar passes through the cut glass of an Old Fashioned glass. Assembled in Japan to specifications exclusive to the Japanese domestic market (JDM), the HCB003J blends nocturnal sophistication with the watchmaking mastery of the Presage series.

Technical Specifications

Feature Technical Detail
Reference HCB003J (Seiko Presage Cocktail Time JDM Series)
Collection Seiko Presage
Market and Origin Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) / Made in Japan (Made in Japan)
Movement Automatic mechanical with manual winding capability and hacking seconds
Caliber Seiko 4R35 (23 jewels)
Oscillation Frequency 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz)
Power Reserve Approx. 41 hours
Case Dimensions 38.5 mm (diameter without crown) × 11.8 mm (thickness)
Case Material: Solid stainless steel with a high-refraction mirror-polished finish
Crystal: Box-shaped curved Hardlex (Box-shaped Hardlex) for a retro look
Dial: Warm amber-brown with a frosted texture (Crushed Ice Dial), faceted applied hour markers, and a slender seconds hand
Strap: Genuine cowhide leather in a brown shade with side stitching
Water Resistance: 50 Meters / 5 Bar (suitable for splashes, rain, and continuous daily use)
Magnetic Protection: Resistance to magnetic fields (standard anti-magnetic shielding to prevent time loss caused by electronic devices)
Complications: Date window (numeric calendar) at the 3 o’clock position

Key Selling Points

• JDM (Made in Japan) Distribution Model: As part of the select line produced to Japanese domestic market specifications, it is held in higher regard by collectors than mass-produced international models.
• “Crushed Ice” Sculptural Dial: Its deep geometric texture breaks away from the uniformity of classic dress watch dials, creating a shifting play of reflections that ranges from tobacco brown to honey gold depending on the angle of the light.
• Ideal Wearing Size (38.5 mm): With a diameter of 38.5 mm and a thickness of less than 12 mm, it offers a understated, comfortable, and balanced fit that slides effortlessly under a shirt cuff, suiting medium and slender wrists.
• Manufacture Caliber 4R35: A movement proven for its robustness, durability, and ease of long-term maintenance, equipped with a manual winding mechanism to wind the mainspring after periods of inactivity.
• Domed Hardlex Crystal (Box-Shaped): The curved profile of the crystal pays homage to mid-20th-century cocktail watches, accentuating the three-dimensionality of the hour markers and adding visual warmth.
• Integrated Anti-Magnetic Shielding: Mechanical protection to preserve timekeeping accuracy against everyday magnetic fields (cell phones, magnetic phone cases, and laptops).