Horology is an art form and with the Seiko Presage collection, you get the very best of the artistry of Japan.
Inspired by the artwork found in the auspices of Japanese artisans, the Seiko Presage utilizes the very best of the country’s materials and techniques to create some of the most beautiful timepieces in the world.
You can find these techniques most represented in the Seiko Presage Craftsmanship series. Let’s check out what makes them unique.
Three Techniques That Define The Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
We’ll draw your attention to three special materials and techniques in this section. Each one is steeped in Japanese tradition, creating some of the most unique dials in the world.
Urushi lacquer is a centuries old technique used to harden samurai armor against arrows. But what’s significant about it is that it presents a beautiful deep color that lends well to materials. Made with a thousand brushstrokes to create a hue that is unlike any other, it makes for dials that draw the attention.
The second is Arita Porcelain. Porcelain is often associated with a delicate beauty, brittle pottery that looks almost ethereal and pure. Not so with porcelain produced in Arita, a small town in Japan. Arita porcelain is four times harder than ordinary porcelain, making it suitable for use in watchmaking.
Finally, Japanese enamel is a technique used in pottery to create beautiful color schemes and to strengthen each individual artwork. You’ll usually see Japanese enamel on pieces that go for hundreds of thousands of pesos at auctions.
A Feast for the Eyes On Your Wrist
These three Japanese craftsmanship watches can be found in the Seiko Presage collection. Let’s take a look at some stunning examples.
A Deep Dark Beauty – The Seiko Presage SPB405J1 Urushi Dial
Dashing. Distinguished. Distinct. There are a lot of superlatives you can ascribe to the Seiko Presage SPB405J1 but what makes it doubly special is the Urushi Lacquer dial. It features an intense dark black dial in a 40.2mm stainless steel case that creates a beautiful effect when viewed in the light.
The hands and indices are in silver for contrast and legibility but the other star of the show is gold seconds hand with a crescent counterbalance. A sapphire crystal gives the viewers an eyeful of this beautiful timepiece.
Its beating heart is the excellent 6R55 movement, with a precision of +25 to -15 seconds per day and a power reserve of 72 hours. This timepiece belongs in the art galleries but also on your wrist.
Pristine Elegance – The Seiko Presage SPB445J1
The Seiko Presage SPB445J1 has one of the most beautiful dials you’ll ever see. It features a white Arita Porcelain dial that will evoke a sense of calm and wonder. It’s a unique juxtaposition of strength and delicate elegance as the 6R5H automatic movement guides the hands across the watchface with an excellent precision +25 to -15 seconds per day and 72 hour power reserve.
A classic color combination can be found in the blue hands and indices as well as a 24-hour subdial in a stainless steel 40.6mm case. Completing the look is a dual curved-sapphire crystal that plays with the light at different angles. All the more to see the amazing features of this watch.
Classic Sophistication – The Seiko Presage SPB163J1
Understated classic design will never go out of fashion and the Seiko Presage SPB163J1 has heaps of class. The best feature of the watch has a deep blue enamel dial that gives it a sophisticated appeal. The blue is balanced with white hands and indices on subdials with the same enamel in an appropriately-sized 39.9mm stainless steel case and a horse skin strap.
The subdials of course have special functions with a date subdial and a power reserve indicator. All of this is kept moving with the ever-reliable 6R27 movement, precise up to +25 to -15 seconds per day and has a 45 hour power reserve.
Art On Your Wrist: The Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Nothing is stopping you from getting an artisanal wristwatch for yourself. The Seiko Presage in the Philippines has many delightful choices that you can choose from. Each watch in the collection is specially crafted to create an elegant design language that will resonate with watch lovers the world over.
To get the best Seiko watches today, go to the nearest Seiko Philippines Boutique to get your pick of the best watches you can own.
Artistry on your wrist is possible. Get a Seiko Presage today.
