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Seiko Presage Mojito SRPE45J1 $389 Delivered @ Starbuy

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Seiko Presage Mojito SRPE45J1 $389 Delivered @ Starbuy
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xiaxk on 10/09/2021 - 10:02 starbuy.com.au (4072 clicks)
Last edited 10/09/2021 - 11:25

The Seiko Presage Mojito SRPE45J1 is a self winding automatic movement watch with manual winding capacity. This mens watch features a simply classic looking dial with an textured green face, a stainless steel case and a tan leather strap. Please note that there may be some variance in the colours from the image shown. The Seiko SRPE45J1 features a 4R35 movement with a box shaped Hardlex glass and a see through case back.

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4R35 Movement
-35 to 45 seconds accuracy per day
Made in Japan
Automatic, Hacking functionality.
This is not a Quartz watch: you don't need a battery. The watch is powered by the motion of the user and has a 41 hour power reserve once fully charged (i.e. charged either by winding it manually or motion caused by the wrist of the user).

One of the most beautiful dials. Average leather strap.

A detailed overview of the dial and the watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7CcHshUtPc

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  • Moizg on 10/09/2021 - 10:19

    Great looking watch , bought one

  • notJV on 10/09/2021 - 10:19

    As far as watch designs go, this is right up there….

  • 8200 on 10/09/2021 - 10:23
    +3

    Seeing these are all drink based Seiko, any Presage VB version?

    • Zacsik on 10/09/2021 - 10:25
      +6

      this is probably the closest.

  • ievoi on 10/09/2021 - 10:25

    How is the 4R53 movement??

    • Dr Fruit on 10/09/2021 - 10:28
      +6

      We recently discussed this under a Presage deal post, the 4R35 is pretty much average for this price range. I personally get -8 seconds per day, and another person commented how theirs was wildly inaccurate and got around -30 seconds a day.

      I looked up the specs and it seems that it’s rated +/- 35 or 45 seconds per day. So it depends on how lucky/unlucky you are I guess. If you’re lucky you may get one that’s within +/- 10 seconds per day, which I would say is pretty good.

      • dealsucker on 10/09/2021 - 11:00
        +1

        Seiko is usually way to conservative about accuracy. Most review have stated that its less than 10 seconds easily. More than in range of 4-5 seconds which is pretty good.

        • ankor on 10/09/2021 - 16:34

          My Seiko zen garden presage is accurate to about 4-5sec as well.

      • cktftw on 10/09/2021 - 11:18

        How long does the 'wind' last if you dont wear it everyday?

        • ChatGPT on 10/09/2021 - 11:26
          +1

          That's the "power reserve" spec which is about 40 hours for the 4r's.

          Old SARBs with 6r15's have about 50 and new SARBs (I think they are mostly prospex now) with 6r35's have about 70.

      • Thrifty Dan on 10/09/2021 - 11:49

        Or you just buy a more accurate watch than this…

        • Dr Fruit on 10/09/2021 - 12:40
          +1

          You could just look at your phone

  • Ruckmauler on 10/09/2021 - 10:28

    Agree that's a great looking watch. The drawback for me these days is I find the date window almost always spoils the overall design and I think superfluous. I totally disagree with people who think they can replace a watch with their phone - but I do think that a phone is the more logical option to remind me of the date (I really only need to see it once a day and it's loaded into brain cache). The problem is so few watches come with a non-date option.

    • Zacsik on 10/09/2021 - 10:30

      Yeah I was umming and ahhing about this one well. It just throws off the symmetry so much of what is essentially a dress watch.

  • MonocleMoose on 10/09/2021 - 10:29
    +1

    Great looking watch.

    I wonder how much bigger watch collections have grown through the COVID period.

    • de9299 on 10/09/2021 - 13:59
      +2

      unfortunately (for my savings).. a bit!
      Seiko Matcha dial SRPF41J and Tudor BB58 Blue M79030B added to the collection in the last year or so.

  • josepet on 10/09/2021 - 10:30
    +2

    I don't think I will be able to afford my dream watch, Grand Seiko Peacock. This will do I guess :)

  • edfoo on 10/09/2021 - 10:34
    +1

    That's a nice looking green facade.
    I am still wearing a Citizen Eco-Drive with a nice old-school biege facade also bought from Starbuy years ago.

    • jrowls on 10/09/2021 - 10:41

      Same haha, got the eco-drive with the black face and green band. Been so good. I'd like an auto watch one day but also I don't care that much. The eco-drive is like a Corolla.

    • edfoo on 10/09/2021 - 10:50
      +1

      Goddammit. I went to check out this Seiko watch, saw the larger photo and damn it is beautiful, couldn't resist and ordered one. I feel ashamed I am so superficial and a sucker for beautiful things :-(

      • OZcheepsk8 on 10/09/2021 - 11:37

        I used to be a huge Seiko fan since I was a child. Citizen just seems so much better value these days. This doesn't even come with sapphire glass. Still using this one from years back (creationwatches) citizen ca0210-00e titanium

  • Big Lenny on 10/09/2021 - 10:37
    +2

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7CcHshUtPc

    good review here, looks great on wrist

    • cktftw on 10/09/2021 - 10:39

      Looks great but different strap in the video?

      • opposablethumbs on 10/09/2021 - 11:12
        +3

        Guy in the video states that he switched it over to a leather NATO strap.

        One of his few criticisms of this watch is the supplied strap. "Cardboardy" and "thin clasp" were some of the terms he used to describe it.

      • zhanggg on 10/09/2021 - 11:15
        +1

        It's an aftermarket leather NATO strap he's put on the watch (from Barton) - he shows the stock strap off the watch seperately in the review

        • G-rig on 10/09/2021 - 12:25

          Great looking watch.
          I like that nato strap he put on.

          Interesting that he mentioned the Tissot visodate, another great contender but a decent amount more looks good on a mesh strap but prefer the green and gold to a white face

          Personally appreciate a date window, as long as it's not in an awkward place but 3 o'clock is ideal.

        • edfoo on 10/09/2021 - 13:24

          I am also having a NATO strap on my Citizen watch bought from Starbuy, think it is made of like canvas type material, nice design. Have another NATO leather strap but it stretched and torn quite easily.

  • Vomo on 10/09/2021 - 10:37

    Beautiful

  • Optimus Lime on 10/09/2021 - 10:37

    What was the price before the sale?

    • Wandan on 10/09/2021 - 10:47

      $409

  • AngusD on 10/09/2021 - 10:39
    +11

    Goddammit.

    I don't need a new watch, I already have 2 (a Citizen Eco-Drive that I bought years and years ago, and an Edox that I got from my in-laws as a wedding gift also years and years ago). I only have 2 wrists, for crying out loud!

    But this was too nice looking and too steep a discount to refuse, so I just ordered one. OzBargain is supposed to SAVE me money, instead I just spend nearly $400 that I wouldn't have if I'd never visited this damn site. Damn you, OzBargain! shakes fists at sky :P

    • josepet on 10/09/2021 - 10:44
      +7

      Old man yells at watch.jpg xdd

    • alidli on 10/09/2021 - 11:33
      +1

      If the missus thinks it's $400 well spent and likes it, you'll be fine. 🥺

      She is going to say Yes to a Dress soon enough though!

    • geosta on 10/09/2021 - 13:42
      +1

      If she get's mad, just point at me and say "Well I could be like him and have 16 watches! At least I've only got 3!"

      Enjoy the watch, it's a beautiful piece, particularly for this price.

      • AngusD on 10/09/2021 - 21:55
        +2

        Hmm I think you just gave me a good angle to try with her, actually. "It's a beautiful piece… Just like you." That'll work, right? :P

        • geosta on 13/09/2021 - 16:04

          Whether it will work or not, I can't tell, but it can't hurt can it?

        • edfoo on 13/09/2021 - 19:32

          She might ask you this: "Well, you have to choose either me or the watch. Which one?" XD

          • AngusD on 14/09/2021 - 14:24
            +1

            @edfoo: Well, I'd probably have to choose her… as far as the watch goes, I've got 2 more :P

      • AngusD on 14/09/2021 - 14:24
        +2

        It just arrived. You were right - it is beautiful :D

        The green maybe not quite as pronounced as in the image there, although it varies depending on the light that's hitting it. But that just makes it match the case and wristband better anyway

        • geosta on 14/09/2021 - 20:51

          Enjoy it, even if you have to do it surreptitiously :)

  • harro112 on 10/09/2021 - 10:44
    +4

    hardlex :'(

    • Wiser on 10/09/2021 - 11:47

      Exactly

    • minatosensei on 10/09/2021 - 13:54

      I already own a cocktail presage.
      Has a minor scratch.
      Just knowing its a hardlex stops me from buying another.
      Il probly go Seiko Cotura next as they have sapphire

      • G-rig on 15/09/2021 - 03:39

        Did you try and polywatch to buff the scratches?
        Apparently that stuff good. Agree though, for RRP of $700 it should be sapphire crystal. By the time you change the strap and upgrade the glass it adds up.

        Plenty of good microbrands and homages that offer a bit more these days

  • DannyC on 10/09/2021 - 10:50
    +2

    I have this piece, the dial is even nicer in person and the movement I get for the 4R35 is around +/- 6-7 seconds a day so not as bad as some others with the same movement. The stock strap is horrible btw so definitely change to something nicer.

    • pikatech on 10/09/2021 - 18:02

      Which strap did you end up picking? And any major scratching issues?

    • G-rig on 10/09/2021 - 18:32

      I sent my Oris Aquis off for a service this year. Took at least 8 weeks and the plonkers could only get it to +8.6 s/day.

      Don't wear it every day so doesn't really matter, but a good local watch guy in town claims he could have got it to 2 sec (but oris don't have authorised dealers and do them all in Melbourne)

  • theguyrules on 10/09/2021 - 10:59
    +1

    I love the look of this however I already have a green Seiko cocktail presage.

  • NatoTomato on 10/09/2021 - 11:02

    People are getting suspicious about how many watches I own…

    • G-rig on 10/09/2021 - 18:30

      Just hang them inside trench coat and start selling them, haha

  • GammaMelb on 10/09/2021 - 11:06
    +1

    What's the power reserve on this movement, please?

    • opposablethumbs on 10/09/2021 - 11:09
      +1

      41h according to specs.

      • GammaMelb on 10/09/2021 - 11:19

        Thanks for the info :)

  • opposablethumbs on 10/09/2021 - 11:08
    +2

    There are some beautiful "Cocktail Time" inspired dials in the affordable Presage series now.

    The Youtube video link above, took me down the rabbit hole of the "hemp leaf green" SPB169 and "Matcha" SRPF41J1 Presages also in a green dial.

    If I didn't have the new version of the actual Cocktail time Presage SRPB43J, then I would be very tempted by this and the other two green dials. All absolutely beautiful on video, likely to be even better in person.

  • mike44 on 10/09/2021 - 11:17
    +3

    never wore a watch.. never liked the idea.
    but just bought one.
    TIME will tell…

    • opposablethumbs on 10/09/2021 - 11:32

      Nice one. Pun worthy of Dad joke status to start a Friday morning as well :-).

      Don't really wear many of my large collection while WFH, but once you get the bug, with a beautifully mesmerising dial like this, can become an addiction pretty quickly.

      Once it arrives, let us know if you think it was worth it.

      I've posted a few watch reviews in OzB threads that were to blame for me buying them - always useful to have reflections recorded for posterity, so other OzBers can search what someone thinks of the piece in real world use, just in case they come up for a decent price again.

      I have actually sent one watch back, where the dial and other aesthetics just didn't quite match up to my expectations and against stiff competition of watches in my collection already (has to be subjectively better than watches I already own or fill a niche in my collection that I haven't already satisfied). Starbuy were very good with the return, just had to pay return shipping for full refund. Being able to make return shipping claim with Paypal is helpful if ever sitting on the fence for a purchase decision.

      • mike44 on 10/09/2021 - 11:50
        +1

        Haha… had the kids yesterday so still 'recovering' lol.
        After writing this post actually went back see if could cancel… (had 5mins)…

        This was purely impulse as it looked good and also I'm using money that's in a way sentimental… nostalgia some sort.
        Will post my experience and thoughts after month or so… albeit be a layman impression.
        Happy Friyay..

  • AliKay on 10/09/2021 - 11:34

    Beautiful wrist watch

  • MS Paint on 10/09/2021 - 11:38

    As recommended by Matt Farah

  • OZcheepsk8 on 10/09/2021 - 11:45
    +3

    The hardlex glass breaks the deal for a presage watch…

    • MS Paint on 10/09/2021 - 11:46

      I see what you did there

  • davestan on 10/09/2021 - 12:27
    +1

    The Negroni SRPE41J version is also at $389. The red dial is stunning.

  • pull the lever on 10/09/2021 - 12:27

    Man that’s one fine looking watch

  • RyanHooli on 10/09/2021 - 12:28

    Looks like its sold out when trying to checkout

  • dynaflow on 10/09/2021 - 12:28

    Watches are wrist heroin….

    • cydia9k on 10/09/2021 - 12:33
      +1

      Doesn't do anything for me, but I find the fascination people have with watches fascinating..

  • dynaflow on 10/09/2021 - 12:34

    As an aside,I had to return my Alpinist SPB123J as it was losing a couple of minutes a day since I bought it in October last year.Starbuy sent it to Seiko for attention more than two months ago now.
    They must be awful busy…..

  • argo1230 on 10/09/2021 - 13:06
    +1

    such a good looking piece. its a shame they don't use Sapphire Crystal on these watches, then this Quartz watch get a Sapphire glass https://starbuy.com.au/seiko-quartz-mens-watch-sur449p/?

    • G-rig on 10/09/2021 - 13:11
      +1

      Agree, it's the one thing you should expect for $300-500 + watches.

      It's probably possible to swap it out for sapphire crystal

      • OZcheepsk8 on 10/09/2021 - 13:14

        Seiko watch? yeah thats gonna cost you another one of these watches to swap out

        • G-rig on 10/09/2021 - 13:18

          Hmm probably not worth it unless you can find the exact glass, but can get those watch repair/tool kits that are pretty extensive from Ali express and Amazon fairly cheaply.

          I was thinking of this video where Jody did some great cheap upgrades to a Casio duro.

          https://youtu.be/aIgoLwzR_0U

        • Jasonissm on 10/09/2021 - 13:32

          Cost about $60 for a crystal and it's pretty simple to replace if you have the tools (can get some relatively cheap as well) or have a watch guy who will do it for you.

          • edfoo on 10/09/2021 - 13:35

            @Jasonissm: $60 for sapphire glass and extra for a watchsmith to fit? That's not a bad price at all. Might consider if the stock glass get scratched up.

            • postform on 10/09/2021 - 15:04

              @edfoo: Doing a quick search. I can't find any website that sells Sapphire glass for this watch.

  • Meque on 10/09/2021 - 13:34
    +6

    Thank god its out of stock. I was about to pull the trigger.

    • postform on 10/09/2021 - 14:54

      Me too. Thank god. But I might pull the trigger if it goes back on sale. The only thing that made me go hmm and ahh was that fact that for a 695 MSRP, no sapphire glass is a huge head scratcher.

      • JustNotGod on 10/09/2021 - 17:25

        Not having sapphire glass was really put me off … fir me watches has to sapphire glass!! I learned it hard. 🙁

        • pull the lever on 10/09/2021 - 17:42

          Same, but I wonder if there are any dress watches of this calibre that also has a sapphire glass

      • Meque on 10/09/2021 - 18:19

        Oh no, the other colors are on sale now!!° noooooooo!

  • burns13 on 10/09/2021 - 14:21

    This reminds me how I lost my Seiko alpinist sarb017 last Xmas. :-(

    • OZcheepsk8 on 10/09/2021 - 17:58
      +1

      Sorry for your loss. The alpinist was one sexy lady

      • burns13 on 10/09/2021 - 19:18

        I can't forget that watch. I'm looking at a SPB121J as a replacement. Minor details are different, probably in a worse way but the market value on the sarb017 is hard to justify.

    • ankor on 14/09/2021 - 06:48

      Ouch, how did you lose it?

  • ZilogX on 10/09/2021 - 14:57

    Wow you can almost get a Steinhart for the RRP of this thing…

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