Left: Kintaro Hattori, founder of Seiko. Right: Seikosha was founded and watch production beganTo commemorate the 140th anniversary of Seiko's founding, Seiko Watch Corporation will release a total of five limited edition models inspired by the emotional landscapes unique to Japan from three brands - Seiko Prospex, Seiko Presage, and Seiko Astron - from February to March. Suggested retail prices range from ¥89,100 (tax included) (¥81,000 excluding tax) to ¥363,000 (tax included) (¥330,000 excluding tax).
[Seiko's History]
Founder Kintaro Hattori was born in what is now Ginza on October 9, 1860 (in the lunar calendar; November 21 in the Gregorian calendar). After learning watch repair and sales at a watch shop, he founded the Hattori Watch Shop (now Seiko Holdings Corporation) in 1881 at the age of 21. Initially, the company focused on selling and repairing imported watches. However, Kintaro's goal was to manufacture his own watches, so in 1892 he established the watch manufacturing factory Seikosha and began producing wall clocks. Seikosha subsequently carried out all processes in-house, from parts manufacturing to assembly, and began producing exquisite, high-quality products. Three years later, they began manufacturing pocket watches, which were in high demand at the time, and in 1913, they foresaw the coming of the age of wristwatches and succeeded in manufacturing the first domestically produced wristwatch. Since then, under Kintaro Hattori's belief of "staying one step ahead of the times," Hattori Watch Shop has built the foundation of Japan's watch industry through his foresight and unique management philosophy.
≪Product Features≫
＜Seiko Prospex＞
Diver's collection inspired by the beauty of Iriomote Island
SBDC133, SBDX043, SBDL083The design motif is the deep green scenery that spreads across Iriomote Island, which nurtures its bountiful seas. Approximately 90% of Iriomote Island's surface area is covered in subtropical forests, with vast mangrove forests forming downstream of rivers flowing from the mountains. To express the powerful, pulsating world of deep green, the dials are unified in a deep green, with gold-colored hands evoking the sunlight filtering through the virgin forest. Three models will be released: one Marine Master Professional model, a full-scale diving watch equipped with the 8L35 mechanical caliber, designed specifically for divers' watches, and water resistant to 300m for saturation diving. The Diver Scuba model includes a modern mechanical model based on the 1968 mechanical diver's model, and two solar chronograph models featuring a design affectionately nicknamed "SUMO" by fans for its dignified appearance. All models come with a deep green reinforced silicone strap that complements the dial color.
Seiko Presage
The Sharp Edged Series is inspired by the dawn scene, "Akatsuki."
SARX085"Akatsuki" is the time when the morning sun begins to shine across the night sky. Based on the theme of the sparkle of the morning sun, which symbolizes dawn, the all-black case and gradient-colored dial represent the pre-dawn sky. The sharp, shining gold hands and indexes create the dazzle of the morning sun shining through.
The base model is the new design series "Sharp Edged Series," which was released last September. The design incorporates a refined, uniquely Japanese aesthetic that expresses the essence by stripping away extravagant decoration. The sharp silhouette, centered around edgy flat surfaces, creates a powerful shine that adds a stylish touch to the wrist. The traditional Japanese hemp leaf pattern on the dial reflects light in different directions, creating a deep, beautiful glow. As an optional band, a black calfskin strap is included, featuring an embossed pattern that evokes the morning sun shining into a dark night, blending in with the all-black case. The mechanical caliber 6R35 has a power reserve of approximately 70 hours, making it practical enough to be worn over the weekend and still be ready to use the following Monday.
Seiko Astron>
A GPS solar watch that captures the fantastical scene of cherry blossoms at night
SBXC083The culture of cherry blossom viewing has spread from Japan to overseas. Among these, cherry blossoms illuminated by starlight lend a mysterious glow to the surrounding space, creating a fantastical atmosphere. The all-black case is inspired by the night sky, and the dial depicts the atmospheric scene of cherry blossoms at night, with cherry blossoms dancing in the breeze and the stars in the night sky superimposed, using a deep purple-based glittering gradient. The design, inherited from the 1969 Quartz Astron, features a gently curved case silhouette, prominent lugs, and a slender bezel, and is equipped with the GPS solar caliber 5X53, which boasts the highest performance in Astron history. It offers advanced functionality, including high-speed time zone adjustment, which dramatically improves the speed of the hands when correcting the time, and a time transfer function, which quickly adjusts to local time with a single push of the button, while also achieving an incredibly compact size thanks to power-saving technology.
≪Product Specifications≫
Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition Model
Marine Master Professional (SBDX043)
Diver Scuba 1968 Mechanical Diver's Modern Design (SBDC133)
Diver Scuba Solar Chronograph (SBDL083)
SBDX043
SBDC133
SBDL083
Other specifications
https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/prospex/sbdx043
https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/prospex/sbdc133
https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/prospex/sbdl083
【Movement Specifications】
SBDX043
Mechanical Movement Caliber 8L35
Winding Method Automatic (with manual winding)
Accuracy Average daily rate +15 seconds to -10 seconds (when worn on the wrist at an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C)
Power Reserve Approximately 50 hours
Number of Jewels 26
Vibration Frequency 28,800 vph (8 vph)
SBDC133
Mechanical Movement Caliber 6R35
Winding Method Automatic (with manual winding)
Accuracy Average daily rate +25 seconds to -15 seconds (when worn on the wrist at a temperature of 5°C to 35°C)
Power Reserve Approximately 70 hours
Number of Jewels 24
Vibration Frequency 21,600 vph (6 vph)
SBDL083
Solar Chronograph Movement Caliber V192
Accuracy Average monthly rate ±15 seconds (when worn on the wrist at a temperature of 5°C to 35°C)
Additional Functions Solar charging function
Stopwatch function (1/5 second measurement, 60-minute counter)
Seiko Presage
Prestige Line Sharp Edged Series
SARX085
Other Specifications
https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/presage/sarx085
【Movement Specifications】
Mechanical Movement Caliber 6R35
Winding Method Automatic (with manual winding)
Time Accuracy Average Daily Accuracy +25 seconds to -15 seconds (when worn on the wrist at an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C)
Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Number of jewels: 24
Frequency: 21,600 vph (6 vph)
Seiko Astron>
Global Line Authentic 5X Stainless Steel
SBXC083
Confotex(*3)Other specifications
https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/astron/sbxc083
【Movement specifications】
GPS solar movement caliber 5X53
Time accuracy Average monthly difference ±15 seconds (when worn on the wrist in an environment where reception is not possible and the watch is at an temperature of 5°C to 35°C)
Reception function Time zone correction function using GPS satellite signal reception (*4)
Super smart sensor (automatic time correction function) (*5)
Forced time correction function
*In the "5X Series," if time zone adjustment (excluding manual adjustment) is successful, the time displayed will reflect the implementation information of DST (Daylight Saving Time) for the region.
(※1) DiaShield
A surface treatment technology developed exclusively by Seiko to protect the watch's original beautiful shine and fine finish from the scuffs and minor scratches that occur during everyday use.
(※2) Super Black DiaShield
It boasts a practical hardness (hardness including the treated film and base material) that is approximately 1.5 times that of conventional hard coatings and approximately 1.2 times that of Seiko's original surface treatment technology, DiaShield, making it highly scratch-resistant. It is also resistant to peeling and achieves a jet-black shine with no color unevenness.
(※3) (Comfortex)
This is Seiko's original comfortable technology that achieves the comfort (easy to read, scratch-resistant) required of a wristwatch with Super Clear Coating (※6), which makes the glass seem imperceptible, and DiaShield, which protects the watch from scratches. (※4) Please check our website for the time zone and DST (Daylight Saving Time) data built into the listed products. (www.seikowatches.com). Changes to the time zone and DST (Daylight Saving Time) implementation information will not be reflected. Manual time zone selection and manual DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting will be required. (※5) Super Smart Sensor This Seiko-original technology automatically receives the time up to two times a day. When sunlight hits the dial, such as when you are out, it automatically adjusts the reception timing and begins receiving GPS satellite signals. It also remembers the time of the last successful manual reception and automatically adjusts the time to that time. (Reception will not occur if the watch is low on charge. Time zone adjustment is required when changing time zones.) (※6) Super Clear Coating This is Seiko's original anti-reflective coating process, which applies a transparent film to both the front and back of the glass to reduce light reflection by more than 99%. Even in bright sunlight or other dazzling lighting, the glass is barely noticeable, and the anti-fouling coating on the surface makes it easy to wipe off any dirt.
Seiko Watch Corporation Customer Service Center 0120-061-012
Seiko Watch Corporation official website address
https://www.seikowatches.com
https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/prospex/special/140th_limited
https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/presage/special/140th_limited
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