This year’s Seiko Presage collection comes with two limited edition watches with Shippo enamel dials.

Shippo is a particular type of enamel that was developed in Japan in the 17th century. Its main difference from porcelain enamel lies in the way it is polished after firing, a process that is particularly challenging on a watch dial that is no more than 1 mm high.

The glaze used for the Shippo enamel dials is made from a composite material that contains glass, which gives each dial its own particular look with tiny dimples in its surface texture. Made by Ando Cloisonne, a specialist manufacturer in Nagoya with over 100 years of history, the deep blue Shippo enamel dial mirrors the color of the ocean.

Two Seiko Presage Shippo Enamel dial models are available. The first one (SPB073J1) has a power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock and a subsidiary dial for displaying date at 6 o’clock. This 40.6 mm watch in stainless steel houses the automatic 6R27 movement.

The second reference (SPB075J1) has a 40.0 mm diameter stainless steel case with automatic Caliber 6R15, which offers a date display at 3 o’clock.

Each model is limited to 2,500 pieces.

Technical details

Models

• Seiko Presage Shippo Enamel Limited Edition Automatic Watch with Date and Power Reserve Indicator, Reference SPB073J1/ SARW039*

• Seiko Presage Shippo Enamel Limited Edition Automatic Watch with Date, Reference SPB075J1/ SARX059*

*Corresponding JDM references

Edition
Limited edition of 2,500 each

Movements
Caliber 6R27 (SPB073)
– Three hands with calendar and power reserve sub-dial
– Vibrations: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
– Power reserve: 45 hours
– Number of jewels: 29

Caliber 6R15 (SPB075)
– Vibrations: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
– Power reserve: 50 hours
– Number of jewels: 23

Specifications
Stainless steel case, Shippo Enamel dial
Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Screw see-through case back
Diameter: 40.6 mm (SPB073) 40.0 mm (SPB075)
Thickness: 14.1 mm (SPB073) 12.4 mm (SPB075)
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Crocodile strap with three-fold clasp with push button release

Price
Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: 1,650 Euro (SPB073) 1,450 Euro (SPB075)