To end 2022, Seiko is tipping their hand at what we can expect in the upcoming year, which marks the 110th anniversary of its very first wristwatch. A series of commemorative watches is promised for the upcoming year, and it all starts with the Seiko Watchmaking 110th Anniversary Seiko Presage Limited Edition (reference SPB359), a new entry in the Presage line that pays tribute to the iconic Laurel dating to 1913. We?ve seen Seiko draw inspiration from the Laurel before, usually in a fairly subtle way. The use of Breguet numerals, for instance, or a red accented 12, but this latest release is a fairly faithful recreation of the aesthetic of the original watch. These kinds of faithful but luxurious recreations of important watches from Seiko?s back catalog have become increasingly common in recent years, and it was perhaps only a matter of time before the Laurel got its turn in the spotlight. 
Looking at the original Laurel and images of the new version side by side (check the gallery below for a shot of the original), it?s clear that Seiko took a lot of care in paying attention to small details to get this version just right. The distinctive circular case with an articulating bar style lug attachment at either end has been carried over, and Seiko has even recreated a strap in a similar style to what the original Laurel used over a century ago. The dial, though, is the star of the show here. Like the original, it has been fashioned in white enamel with Breguet sty...