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Hype Malaysia
7 days ago
- Business
- Hype Malaysia
SEIKO's Presage Classic Series Welcomes The Stunning Arita Porcelain Dial Timepiece
Since its introduction in 2016, Presage has melded Japanese artistry with Seiko's longstanding mastery of mechanical watchmaking. Several Presage timepieces have showcased these artisanal crafts through dials made with enamel, urushi lacquer, Shippo enamel, and Arita porcelain. Today, the Presage Classic Series, known for designs that draw from the colours, materials, and textures of traditional Japanese craftwork, welcomes a new creation distinguished by the refined beauty of its unglazed Arita porcelain dial. A New Aspect Of Arita Porcelain Dial Making Unglazed porcelain, introduced for the first time in Presage, is a comparatively new technique within the four-century-old tradition of Arita porcelain. The new technique allows for a wider range of expression and exceptionally refined designs. Typically, Arita porcelain is glazed, imparting it with a smooth and glossy finish. However, when left unglazed, the porcelain exhibits a matte texture, giving it a warm, white hue and a soft and distinct impression. This technique enhances the delicate ridges characteristic of Arita porcelain ware and allows for intricate, three-dimensional dial patterns to stand out more prominently. For the new creation, a textured rhombus pattern adorns the area around the indexes. Historically, this pattern has been considered an auspicious motif symbolising the prosperity of descendants and good health and has been widely used in Arita porcelain ware. The gold-coloured indexes and hands stand out beautifully against the matte white dial, creating a striking contrast. The production of each watch dial consists of a multi-stage process that requires precisely controlled moulding and firing procedures and involves great skill and patience. To give the dials the strength required for a watch, the artisans use a type of Arita porcelain specially formulated to be more than four times harder and more durable than traditional porcelain. A very precise casting mould is used to achieve the difficult task of giving each dial the meticulous pattern required for this wristwatch. Under the supervision of Arita porcelain master craftsman Hiroyuki Hashiguchi, the dials are created by Toshiaki Kawaguchi and his colleagues at a manufacturing firm in Arita that has been making porcelain since 1830. Kawaguchi acquired his expertise in the intricate process through Hashiguchi's guidance. The use of Arita porcelain watch dials is one facet of Seiko's commitment to preserving horological culture and technical skills for future generations, keeping in mind Goal 9 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations: 'Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.' This limited-edition watch is powered by Calibre 6R51, one of the newest additions to the mechanical 6R series. The wearer can view the movement's gold-coloured oscillating weight through the sapphire crystal case back. The watch will be available as a limited edition of 1,200 at Seiko Boutiques and select retail partners worldwide from July 2025.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Seiko's new Presage Classic Series is refined elegance defined
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. QUICK SUMMARY The new Presage Classic Series is a family of three compact and classically good-looking watch from Seiko. Elegant, and with an automatic movement with 72 hours of power reserve, each of the three models is priced at £900 and available to pre-order now. Some watches shout loudly about their design, or their mechanical sophistication. Others quietly exude elegance, and the latest collection from Seiko is most definitely the latter. It's called the Presage Classic Series, and while it doesn't yell from the rooftops about high-end horology or daring design, its elegance was enough to win me over at first sight. Featuring a 36 mm case – the perfect size for a gender-neutral timepiece – the Presage collection includes three models, called Aijiro, Fushi-iro and Shiro-iro. With stainless steel and matching straps, they feature dial colours of light indigo, light brown and white. All three were popular colours of the Edo period, Seiko says, while the dial texture is inspired by Japanese silk. The collection is driven by Seiko's own 6R51 calibre automatic mechanical movement. It promises 72 hours of power reserve and Seiko says it is accurate to -15/+25 seconds per day. The domed, silk-like dial is protected by a dual curved sapphire crystal. Seiko says the curved hands and indices are intended to 'evoke a vintage style' while maximising light reflection in a bid to improve legibility. A seven-link stainless steel bracelet, offered in silver and gold colour, gives the watch a retro 1970s aesthetic, with the compact links designed to improve movement and comfort. Available to pre-order from 1st May, each member of the three-piece collection is priced at £900.
