Seiko Presage Luxe

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series combines traditional mechanical watchmaking with distinctively modern Japanese style. It pairs the lauded refinement of Japanese design with strong, angular cases. The latest Sharp Edged Series models are a pair of limited-editions that express the moment when dawn’s early light penetrates the dark of night.

The dials have a stunning gradation, with a bright center framed by a darkening perimeter. This is inspired by akebono, when the dark of night gives way to the first glimmers of dawn. The pink gold hands and indexes represent the morning sun, shining through the sky with the first glimmers of light. The all-black case and bracelet with hard coating are reminiscent of the dawn sky, foreshadowing the day ahead.

With a design steeped in a Japanese word for dawn, the latest Presage Sharp Edged limited editions call to mind fresh starts, new beginnings, and the arrival of another day.

The patterned dial incorporates a traditional Japanese asanoha, or “hemp leaf” pattern, giving the surface a bold three-dimensional quality thanks to a network of intersecting straight lines. The asanoha pattern symbolizes growth and success in life and is popular as a kimono and baby wrapping design. While the pattern has been seen in previous watches in the Sharp Edged Series, this is the first time it has been adapted to evoke the dramatic time of akebono.

The pattern is achieved through slight differences in height on the 0.4mm thick metal plate. The pattern reflects light in different directions, creating a deep and beautiful luster on the dial. This depth is complemented and enhanced by other light-reflecting elements of the display. The indexes and second hand were inspired by the image of golden sunshine peeking through the still-dark early-morning sky. Unlike previous Sharp Edged models, the indexes have adopted a reflective, trapezoidal shape inspired by a ray of sunshine, and the second hand has a tip that calls to mind a ray of light. A painted gradient on the dial adds depth before a subsequent lapping process flattens the surface, enabling a rich, glossy polished finish.

Movement

Caliber Number

6R64

Movement Type

Automatic with manual winding

Precision

+25 to -15 seconds per day

Power reserve

Approx. 45 hours

Jewels

29

Functions

• 24-hour hand
• Date hand
• Power reserve indicator
• Calendar-linked time difference adjustment function
• Stop seconds hand function

Case/Band

Case Material

Stainless steel (hard coating)

Case Size

Thickness:13.7mm
Diameter:42.2mm
Lug-to-lug:49.2mm

Crystal

Sapphire crystal

Crystal Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

LumiBrite

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Clasp

Three-fold clasp with push button release

Distance between lugs

20

Other Details

Water Resistance

10 bar

Weight

181.0g

Features

• LIMITED EDITION on the case back
• Serial number engraved on the case back
• See-through & Screw case back