Mar 7, 2024
Press Release
Gracefully embracing Japan’s timeless beauty,
a new Presage design series makes its debut.
a new Presage design series makes its debut.
Curved dials with rich textures inspired by silk
At the heart of the new series are richly textured, curved dials that express the soft and supple
feel of natural textiles whose use is interwoven into Japan’s culture. The series features two
different dial configurations and sets of functions. The dials of the three-hand with date
creations are inspired by lustrous silk fabric, while the two open-heart watches express the
texture of raw silk yarn through a radial pattern. With their curvature and intricately textured
patterns, the dials capture and reflect ambient light to create a heightened sense of depth and
beauty. The tops of the indexes curve to conform with the dials’ rounded shape, and the
minute and seconds hands bend gently toward the markers.
Each watch imparts a warm luster to the traditional Japanese color it expresses. These include
shiro-iro, the color of unbleached natural fabric, which inspires two dials in the collection;
sensaicha, a dark brownish-green that was fashionable during the Edo Period; araigaki, a
washed and bleached persimmon color; and sumi-iro, a greyish black originally used in
garments worn by monks.
A softly curved case and a bracelet crafted for comfort
Two automatic movements with three days of power
Three of the watches have the classic three-hand configuration with central seconds and date,
while the remaining two bear a 24-hour scale and a dial opening onto the movement’s escapement at 9 o’clock. Powering each new watch is one of two recently introduced Seiko 6R movements that run for 72 hours, ensuring that a watch removed Friday evening will be ready to
wear on Monday morning without having to be reset. The three-hand watches with date use
Caliber 6R55, while Caliber 6R5J powers the open-heart watches. Each movement’s gold-colored oscillating weight is visible through an exhibition case back.All five watches will be available from June 2024 at select Seiko Retail partners nationwide.
Seiko Presage Classic Series: SPB463, SPB465, SPB467
Caliber 6R55
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
Power reserve: 72 hours (3 days)
Number of jewels: 24
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
Power reserve: 72 hours (3 days)
Number of jewels: 24
Seiko Presage Classic Series: SPB469, SPB471
Caliber 6R5J
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
Power reserve: 72 hours (3 days)
Number of jewels: 24
Specifications for both Caliber 6R55 and 6R5J watches
Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating
Deployment clasp with push button release
Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
See-through screw case back
Diameter: 40.2mm, Thickness: 13.0mm
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Recommended retail prices in USA: $950 (SPB463/465/467), $1,125 (SPB469/471)
For further information:
https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/presage/special/classic_series/index
Note:
The specifications and price information in this release are as of the published date and are subject to change.
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
Power reserve: 72 hours (3 days)
Number of jewels: 24
Specifications for both Caliber 6R55 and 6R5J watches
Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating
Deployment clasp with push button release
Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
See-through screw case back
Diameter: 40.2mm, Thickness: 13.0mm
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Recommended retail prices in USA: $950 (SPB463/465/467), $1,125 (SPB469/471)
For further information:
https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/products/presage/special/classic_series/index
Note:
The specifications and price information in this release are as of the published date and are subject to change.