Beyond the beige dial, there are the LumiBrite-coated hands and markers, chronograph sub-dials, all finished off with a date ...

These Seiko watches are great values in their own right, but also have some automotive aesthetics to them without being overly cheesy.

For what seems like forever, the standard advice for budding watch enthusiasts who want a classy dress watch that looks a lot more expensive than its price tag has been to get a Seiko Cocktail Time.