Presage honors 110 years of Seiko watchmaking by celebrating
Japanese craftsmanship.
Japanese craftsmanship.
Today, four special timepieces join the Presage Craftsmanship Series and commemorate the 110th anniversary of Seiko watchmaking. Each showcases a traditional Japanese handcraft combined with Seiko’s mechanical watchmaking skills, creating a unique balance of beauty and precision.
The Presage Craftsmanship Series shines a light on traditional Japanese crafts through vivid watch dials. With each of the four crafts, a different master and his team demonstrate the painstaking skill required to practice their technique on the miniature canvas that is a Seiko Presage dial. For this special anniversary series, Seiko is presenting a limited-edition Presage watch in each of the following four materials: enamel, Urushi lacquer, Arita porcelain, and Shippo enamel.
A new profile for the Presage Craftsmanship Series
A white enamel dial to stand the test of time
Beneath the dial is Caliber 6R24, with displays for the date, the day of the week, and the power reserve. Presented on a black leather strap, this watch makes a classic impression and, thanks to the time-honored enamel dial-making, its striking white appearance will endure for years to come.
The traditional streetscape of Kanazawa comes to life in Urushi lacquer
Fusing tradition and technique through Arita porcelain
The movement in this watch is Seiko’s high-performance Caliber 6R27, with a sub-dial at 6 o’clock for the date and a power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock. The watch is presented on a dark brown leather strap.
The deep blue sea evoked in Shippo enamel
What sets Shippo enamel apart is the way it is polished after firing. The process is made more complex by the fact that each watch dial is a mere one millimeter thick. Master craftsman Wataru Totani and his team repeat a multi-step process of glazing the surface of the dial by hand, firing the dial, and polishing its surface to bring out the distinctive wave pattern. Though slender, this dial has a readily visible depth, like the oceans that inspired its design.
The watch is powered by Caliber 6R27 whose date and power reserve displays add yet another layer of visual intrigue. It is presented in a dark blue leather strap.
All four watches will be available from June 2023 at the Seiko boutiques and select retail partners worldwide. The enamel, Urushi lacquer and Arita porcelain dial watches will be offered as limited editions of 1,500. The Shippo enamel dial watch will be offered as a limited edition of 800.
Seiko Watchmaking 110th Anniversary
Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series Enamel Dial Limited Edition: SPB393
Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series Urushi Lacquer Dial Limited Edition: SPB395
Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series Enamel Dial Limited Edition: SPB393
Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series Urushi Lacquer Dial Limited Edition: SPB395
Caliber 6R24
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour(8 beats per second)
Power reserve: 45 hours
Number of jewels: 31
Specifications
Stainless steel case with super-hard coating
Enamel dial (SPB393)
Urushi lacquer dial (SPB395)
Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
See-through screw case back with sapphire crystal
Diameter: 40.2mm, Thickness: 12.8mm
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Leather strap with three-fold clasp with push button release
(Leather material sourced from LWG certified tanneries)
Recommended retail price in Europe: €1,650 (SPB393)
Recommended retail price in Europe: €2,000 (SPB395)
Limited Edition of 1,500
Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition: SPB397
Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series Shippo Enamel Dial Limited Edition: SPB399
Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series Shippo Enamel Dial Limited Edition: SPB399
Caliber 6R27
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour(8 beats per second)
Power reserve: 45 hours
Number of jewels: 29
Specifications
Stainless steel case with super-hard coating
Arita porcelain dial (SPB397)
Shippo enamel dial (SPB399)
Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
See-through screw case back with sapphire crystal
Diameter: 40.6mm, Thickness: 14.1mm
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Leather strap with three-fold clasp with push button release
(Leather material sourced from LWG certified tanneries)
Recommended retail price in Europe: €2,000 (SPB397)
Recommended retail price in Europe: €2,250 (SPB399)
Limited Edition of 1,500 (SPB397)
Limited Edition of 800 (SPB399)
For further information:
www.seikowatches.com/global-en/products/presage/special/110th_craftsmanship/index
Note:
The specifications and price information in this release are as of the published date and are subject to change.