SPB447

The Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series fremhæver Japans traditionelle færdigheder og illustrerer japansk skønhed i mekaniske armbåndsure. Seiko introducerer en ny model i serien, forsynet med blank skive i urushi-lak og GMT-funktion, der viser to forskellige tidszoner. På denne måde kombinerer urets praktiske funktionalitet med skiven, hvis dybde indbyder til gentagne blikke.

Urushi lacquer has been used since ancient times for bowls, plates, and other utensils because of its characteristics as a highly durable natural material, making it an integral part of people's lives. The lacquer dials in the Craftsmanship Series are carefully crafted by combining an innovative manufacturing method that directly combines metal and lacquer with traditional techniques to create a smooth surface. The lacquer applied to the dial must have a beautiful luster yet be thin enough not to interfere with the movement of the hands, which requires a high level of skill. Under the supervision of lacquer artist Isshu Tamura, craftsmen repeatedly applied and polished the lacquer dozens of times to produce the unique glossy depth.

The new model expresses the glamorous and elegant side of Kanazawa lacquerware by using a subdued gold color for the GMT hand and the 24-hour layout on the outer edge of the indexes, which harmonizes with the glossy, deep black lacquer dial. The brush-like shape of the GMT hand, extending to the edge of the dial, adds an even more elegant impression. In addition, the white three-dimensional bar indexes, hour and minute hands, and mirror-finished seconds hand maximize the contrast with the black lacquer dial, achieving high legibility.

The strap is made of leather produced by a tannery certified by the Leather Working Group*.

*The Leather Working Group (LWG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to responsibly made, sustainable leather production. Since 2005, LWG has designed standards to certify all actors in the supply chain.