Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series, Seiko Watchmaking 110th Anniversary Edition
To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the first Seiko wristwatch (Laurel, circa 1913), the Japanese watchmaking house has proposed various commemorative editions. The latest addition to this line-up is the Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series 110th Anniversary Edition, comprising four special timepieces showcasing traditional Japanese handcraft combined with the company’s mechanical watchmaking skills.
This special anniversary series offers four limited-edition Presage watches featuring different artistic dials: Enamel, Urushi lacquer, Arita porcelain, and Shippo enamel.
Seiko Presage 110th Anniversary Enamel and Urushi Lacquer Dial Versions
The pristine white enamel dial of the Seiko SPB393 Presage model was created by master craftsman Mitsuru Yokosawa and his team. Moreover, this watch features a red Roman numeral at 12 o’clock, evoking the original Laurel wristwatch of 1913.
This model houses an automatic movement with displays for the date, the day of the week, and the power reserve. The Seiko Presage watch with enamel dial (reference SPB393) is fitted with a black leather strap.
The Urushi lacquer dial of the Seiko SPB395 Presage watch was created by Urushi master Isshu Tamura and his team. The coppery brown hue of its dial is inspired by the streetscape of Kanazawa, located in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Embodying of the ancient Japanese craft, this timepiece has the same automatic movement that drives the enamel dial version. The Seiko Presage Urushi lacquer dial version (reference SPB395) has a dark brown leather strap.
Furthermore, both Presage models (SPB393 and SPB395) are equipped with the Seiko Cal. 6R24, a 31 jewel self-winding mechanical movement with a 45 hour power reserve and stop second hand function. It drives centrally placed hour, minute and seconds hands as well the indicators of retrograde day & date, and power reserve.
Seiko Presage 110th Anniversary Arita Porcelain and Shippo Enamel Dial Versions
The Arita Porcelain dial of the Seiko SPB397 Presage model was created by Master craftsman Hiroyuki Hashiguchi and his team. The ivory color dial takes us to the Izumiyama Ceramic Stone Field in Arita, Japan. This small town in Saga Prefecture is world renowned for its porcelain.
This automatic watch features a sub-dial at 6 o’clock for the date and a power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock. The Seiko Presage watch with Arita Porcelain dial (reference SPB397) has a dark brown leather strap.
The deep blue sea inspired Shippo enamel dial of the Seiko SPB399 Presage watch was made by Master craftsman Wataru Totani and his team.
The Seiko Presage watch with Shippo enamel dial (reference SPB399) houses an automatic calibre with date and power reserve displays. This model has a dark blue leather strap.
The movement used for powering Presage SPB397 and SPB399 models is the Seiko Cal. 6R27. This 29 jewel self-winding movement has a power reserve of 45 hours. The Presage Arita Porcelain and Shippo enamel dial variants display the date through a small dial positioned at 6 o’clock and the power reserve at 9 o’clock.
Common Features
The timepieces from the new Presage Craftsmanship Series feature a new case shape with refined angles and an elegant sense of proportion.
Made of stainless steel with super hard coating, the case has a diameter of 40.2mm (models SPB393 and SPB395) or 40.6mm (models SPB397 and SPB399). Fitted with a screw-in case-back with exhibition glass widow, all the four watches are water resistant to 100 meters.
Each dial features a new design with alternating roman numerals and indexes. The dual-curved sapphire crystal enables the dial to appear even closer and more legible, bringing a truly striking appearance to the craftsmanship on display.
All the four watches from the Seiko Watchmaking 110th Anniversary Presage Craftsmanship Series 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 pieces. Meanwhile, the Shippo enamel dial watch is a limited edition of 800 pieces.
Collection: Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series, Seiko Watchmaking 110th Anniversary
Reference SPB393/ SPB393J1: Enamel Dial
Reference SPB395/ SPB395J1: Urushi Lacquer Dial
Movement
Caliber 6R24
Automatic with manual winding
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
+25 to -15 seconds per day
Power reserve: 45 hours
Number of jewels: 31
Case
Stainless steel case with super-hard coating
Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
See-through screw case back with sapphire crystal
Diameter: 40.2mm
Thickness: 12.8mm
Lug to lug length: 48.0mm
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Dial
Enamel dial (reference SPB393)
Urushi lacquer dial (reference SPB395)
Strap
Leather strap with three-fold clasp with push button release
(Leather material sourced from LWG certified tanneries)
Recommended retail price in Europe
Reference SPB393: €1,650
Reference SPB395: €2,000
Edition
Limited edition of 1,500 pieces
Reference SPB397/ SPB397J1: Arita Porcelain Dial
Reference SPB399/ SPB399J1: Shippo Enamel Dial
Movement
Caliber 6R27
Automatic with manual winding
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
+25 to -15 seconds per day
Power reserve: 45 hours
Number of jewels: 29
Case
Stainless steel case with super-hard coating
Diameter: 40.6mm
Thickness: 14.1mm
Lug to lug length: 49.1mm
Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
See-through screw case back with sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Dial
Arita porcelain dial (reference SPB397)
Shippo enamel dial (reference SPB399)
Strap
Leather strap with three-fold clasp with push button release
(Leather material sourced from LWG certified tanneries)
Recommended retail price in Europe
Reference SPB397: €2,000 SPB397
Reference SPB399: €2,250
Edition
Reference SPB397: Limited edition of 1,500 pieces
Reference SPB399: Limited edition of 800 pieces
