Seiko?s Presage lineup falls into an interesting place within the wide world of Seiko. Between Seiko 5 Sports, Prospex, Astron, King Seiko, and the separate Grand Seiko, there?s a lot to take in. The Presage line is meant to highlight Seiko?s watchmaking chops by combining a traditional Japanese sense of aesthetics with traditional techniques. The result is a lineup of watches that are elevated over your standard Seiko offerings with more advanced finishing and dial work, most of which tend to lean a bit dressy. The SPB417 we?re taking a look at today is right at home in the Presage lineup, with some really intriguing dial work, crisp applied indices, and an angular case that shows off a variety of finishing techniques. Let?s take a closer look at this brand-new offering from Seiko and all it has to offer.

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The Seiko SPB417 Presage Sharp Edged Open Heart
Case
Stainless steel

Movement
6R5J

Dial
Aitetsu blue with asanoha pattern

Lume
Yes

Lens
Sapphire

Strap
Stainless steel bracelet

Water Resistance
10 bar

Dimensions
40.2 x 47.4mm

Thickness
13.5mm

Lug Width
20mm

Crown
Push/Pull

Warranty
Yes

Price
$

Case
Measuring 40.2mm wide by 47.4mm lug-to-lug, the SPB417 fits firmly in the mid-sized category. I would say that the measurements and case architecture line up, as the watch wears how the dimensions would imply. The watch is part of the ?Sharp Edged? series, which debuted back in 2020 and has since grown to include se...