Seiko Teams Up With Japanese Retailer TiCTAC for Two JDM Anniversary Editions (Refs. SZSB006 and SZSB007)
Japanese watch retailer TiCTAC is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, and to commemorate the milestone they’ve teamed up with Seiko for two 35th anniversary editions. The two references, SZSB006 and SZSB007, are three-handers with a date, and, as far as aesthetics go, they have a sort of simple-but-elevated field watch vibe to them that’s sure to make them a hit.
Seiko x TiCTAC 35th Anniversary Editions Refs. SZSB006 and SZSB007
Case Material: Stainless steelÂ
Dial: Matte black; sunburst gray
Dimensions: 40mm x 48mm
Water Resistance: 10 bar
Movement: Seiko 4R35 caliber (automatic)
Strap/bracelet: Bracelet (SZSB006); faux-gator leather (SZSB007)
Price: About $480 US
Expected Release: Available now at TiCTAC; September 21 from affiliated partners
Ref. SZSB006Â features a matte black dial with printed hour markers and Arabic numerals at the 12:00 and 6:00 spots. The bordered date window at 3:00 is black text against a white base, but its positioning isn?t disruptive to the overall design. There?s a set of cathedral hands here, which can be divisive, but I think they work well (just as they do on the beloved Seiko Alpinist). Vintage lume is featured on the markers and hands, and while I think it?s not worth getting into the vintage lume debate ? at this point you either like it or you don?t, and my personal take is it?s really a case-by-case thing ? I?ll just say that I think it works well here. One of my favorite little details on this parti...
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