Seiko Presage Urushi Dial Limited Edition
SKU: SPB295
A hand-lacquered dial paying tribute to the craftsmanship and magical beauty of Kanazawa
Kanazawa is a region of Northern Japan where Lacquer artist Isshu Tamura produces works using techniques unique to Kanazawa Urushi lacquerware. With this new watch, Mr. Tamura expresses the beauty of summer in the Hokuriku region. The green Urushi dial evokes a moss garden and the watch hands in gold capture the sunlight falling through the trees. Equipped with Caliber 6R24, the watch’s date, day of the week, and power reserve hands move like a Japanese fan, each day revealing a different and unique expression.
Each dial is finished using an innovative manufacturing method that directly combines metal with Urushi and traditional craftwork techniques that produce a smooth surface.
As Urushi continues to harden without solidifying, it does not deteriorate and its durability continues to increase with time. The Urushi applied to the dial must have a beautiful luster, yet be thick enough not to interfere with the movement of the hands, requiring a high level of skill to produce.
The Urushi dial crafted by Mr. Tamura, is an expression of his aesthetic sense and is a fusion of traditional craftwork techniques handed down from generation to generation with modern manufacturing technology.
Specifications
- Movement: Caliber 6R24 (Automatic)
- Frequency: 21,600 beats per hour (3 Hz)
- Power reserve: 45 hours
- Case: Stainless steel case with super-hard coating
- Diameter: 40.5mm
- Thickness: 12.8mm
- Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
- Dial Color: Forest green, "Urushi" lacquer with power reserve indicator at 9H, retrograde date at 6H, and retrograde day at 3H
- Water Resistance: 10 bar, 100 meters (330 feet)
- Exhibition caseback with "Limited Edition" engraving
- Strap: Black leather with folding buckle
- Limited Edition: 2,000 pieces
Extended Warranty
Toppers is excited to offer a free extended warranty on the purchase of new watches. This warranty begins when the manufacturer's warranty runs out. As such, Topper Fine Jewelers will provide an additional non-transferable warranty for a period of one year.*
*Restrictions Apply. Service provided anywhere other than at Topper Fine Jewelers or a service center of the original manufacturer is not covered and shall void the warranty. Topper Fine Jewelers will have sole discretion to determine whether the work for the warranty will be performed "in house" by Topper Fine Jewelers or at a repair facility of our choice. The limited warranty does not cover bracelets, crystals, batteries, or any damage to the case or movement caused by moisture that might have entered the watch as a result of improper handling, nor does it apply, on a more general basis, if there is evidence of misuse or abuse. Only Topper Fine Jewelers will determine at its sole discretion to repair any watch under this warranty.