Seiko: The Presage Sharp Edged Series Gets A New Open-Heart Calibre

The Seiko Presage Collection has been celebrated by the watch fraternity at all times. The Presage Sharp Edged Series, which debuted just two years ago, has quickly established itself in the world of fine watches for its unique blend of classic mechanical watchmaking and a decidedly modern Japanese aesthetic. It features bold, angular case designs that enrich traditional Japanese aesthetics.

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For 2022, the line will expand with five new watches, each of which highlights a different component of Seiko's mechanical watchmaking and offers a unique viewpoint on Japanese culture. One is a limited-edition GMT, two have an open-heart calibre, and two have a multi-hand dial with power reserve, day, and date indications.

The dials of these new additions, like the dials of all the other watches in this series, include the Asanoha, or hemp leaf, pattern, which has been utilise in Japanese fabrics since the Heian period over a thousand years ago. Because of its sturdy and fast-growing nature, the Asanoha plant has traditionally been consider as a sign of health and vitality in Japan, which explains its long-lasting popularity.

A Limited-Edition GMT

The nature of the Sharp Edged Series design is perfectly match to the Caliber 6R64 GMT. The time of day, GMT function, power reserve. And date can all seeing at a glance thanks to the large dial opening, and the precise precision of the hands is echo in the impressively three-dimensional indexes. The rich texture of the dial is enhance by the depth of its colour, a blue that Ukiyoe artists have made famous in depictions of Mt Fuji in peak summer throughout the decades. The GMT display ring is made of ceramic and has the same blue as the watch.

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Furthermore, This Presage watch will be available in July in a limited edition of 900 through Seiko Boutiques and select retail partners across the world.

A Fresh Take On The Case

All those watch aficionados who love the elegance of watches will surely love the new case design. While the watch retains all of the strength and angularity that distinguishes the series. A new facet with a mirror finish between the top and side surfaces adds a fresh shine to the watch. The new design's beauty is enhance even more by the case's inward tapering.

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A New Open-Heart Caliber And A First For The Series

Similarly, Caliber 6R38, a new addition to the 6R family of movements, powers two of the new inventions. It has been carefully design to allow the wearer to observe the escapement beat via the aperture at 9 o'clock. Furthermore, it has a 70-hour power backup.

Moreover, The Caliber 6R21, which has day, date, and power reserve indicators at the 3, 6. And 9 o'clock positions, is use in the other two new timepieces. This is the Sharp Edged Series' debut appearance of this multi-hand calibre.

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However, The four dials are each paint in a different traditional Japanese hue. Moreover, The open-heart watches are made of Shironeri, an unbleached silk white, and Aisumi, an indigo blue. One of the two multi-hand constructions uses Geppaku, the full moon's white. Although, While the other's sub-dials are Kuritobi, the black kite's colour.

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Mainly, All four new models will be available at Seiko Boutiques and select retail partners across the world, from June 2022.

Price Points

SPB303: Approximate recommended retail price: ₹129531
SPB305: Approximate recommended retail price: ₹92522
SPB309: Approximate recommended retail price: ₹84111