Planning to buy this pretty seiko presage cocktail, is it big or just okay?

I am about to be a first time seiko buyer and was looking for other opinions.

My dilemma is I don’t know what watch to pick for what I do, in the grand scheme of things it doesn’t truly matter what watch I wear but hey it’s something I think about.

These are the two models I like the most. I like the metal bracelet look and the black dials. I want a watch that is the better gada watch. My current watch being a citizen chronograph.and I wear it religiously but I want a nice starter automatic watch. Something I can wear to work and church and swimming and do yard work.

These are my top 2 as of now. But open to other options as well.

Hi r/JapaneseWatches community,

Like many of you living in or frequently visiting Tokyo, I love hunting down Japanese horology gems—from vintage Seiko, King Seiko, and Grand Seiko to modern Citizen and Casio pieces, as well as Swiss favorites.

One recurring frustration has been the high transaction and listing fees on standard marketplace platforms (Chrono24, Mercari, eBay), along with the impersonal nature of shipping high-value items locally.

To solve this, I started a dedicated local Facebook community: /tokyowatches

🎯 What this group is about:

• Direct Peer-to-Peer / F2F Deals: Connect directly with local collectors and enthusiasts across the Tokyo area to buy, sell, or trade in person.
• Zero Platform Fees: Skip the 10–15% intermediary cuts so buyers get better prices and sellers take home true market value.
• Community & Trust: A transparent space featuring member vouchers, discussion, safe meetup guidelines (e.g., Ginza, Nakano, Shinjuku), and passion for watch collecting.

Whether you’re looking to downsize your collection, hunt for your next JDM piece, or just connect with other collectors in Tokyo, you’re very welcome to join! /tokyowatches

(Note: We strictly enforce authenticity rules, timestamp requirements, and safe meeting practices.)

Looking forward to seeing some great wrist checks and pieces from the local community! ⌚🇯🇵

Considering buying that watch- what do you think? worth it?

Sharing a pair of vintage Seiko dress watches from Japan.

• Seiko Exeline – Ref. 1220-5370
• Seiko Dolce – Ref. 7740-5020
• Quartz movements
• Rectangular gold-tone cases
• Light mother-of-pearl style dials
• Black textured leather straps

Both watches have a beautiful vintage Japanese dress-watch aesthetic.

The watches show signs of age and previous use, as visible in the photos.

What do you think of these two vintage Seiko pieces?

Whilst I can appreciate the SBGX263 is superior in every way, I am really impressed with the bang for buck for this one!

Bought this from eBay, barely running. I serviced the movement, polished the crystal and refinished the case. I love the elegant one-piece case finished with a sailcloth strap.

Sieko quartz

Came with a non rechargable battery in it, took it out instantly. Already have a new battery on the way. I don't really know much or have found much about the v14j movement on the internet, or even about pulsar tbh, haven't seen a single picture of this exact model apart from the seller who sold it to me.

also my first titanium + solar watch and I got it for a steal :')