Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series, launched in 2020, is recognised for presenting timepieces that flawlessly combine modern technology and Japanese tradition. As mentioned before, the new watches — SPB329 and SPB331 — pay tribute to the enduring popularity of Kabuki and have been crafted in collaboration with Ebizo Ichikawa, one of Japan’s most influential Kabuki actors. The dials of the new Seiko watches feature the Japanese hemp leaf pattern known as Asanoha, which has been used in the fabric of Kabuki costumes for centuries. Not only this, the reddish-brown persimmon colour of the display is known as Kakiiro and is a traditional Japanese colour that originated with the Ichikawa family who first used it generations ago in their Kabuki costumes. While the SPB329 is a simple yet elegant time-and-date model, the SPB331 comes with complications like the power reserve indicator and the calendar. Both models are powered by Seiko’s high-performance 6R series movements.

Seiko Star Bar Limited Edition

Conceived in collaboration with Hisashi Kishi — the first bartender to be awarded the "Contemporary Master Craftsman" award — the new Cocktail Star Bar Limited Edition watches honour Tokyo’s rich nightlife. The watches feature a skeleton dial, which is available in gradient crimson or textured white hue. The rest of the display of the new Seiko watches remains clean and perfectly legible. It also consists of hour markers and a central, three-hand timekeeping system. Under the hood, there is the watchmaker’s in-house automatic Calibre 4R72 that runs at a frequency of 21,600vph and has a power reserve of up to 41 hours.