Traditional Japanese Craft Elevates the New Seiko Presage Ref. SJE081
Seiko?s Presage line, over the last few years, has become a favorite among collectors for the incredibly high quality craftsmanship found in their dials and cases, far exceeding the level of what you?d expect of watches in their price range, and approaching watches far outside of it. Presage has been a showcase for uniquely Japanese craftsmanship, and also a vehicle for promoting Seiko?s long watchmaking history. This new release in the Presage line, reference SJE081, does both, highly effectively.
Seiko Presage SJE081Â
Case Material: Stainless steelÂ
Dial: Black
Dimensions: 39.5mm
Crystal: Sapphire    Â
Water Resistance: 30 metersÂ
Crown: Push/pull          Â
Movement: 6L35
Strap/bracelet: CrocodileÂ
Price: Approximately $3,800 Reference Number: SJE081
Expected Release: April
Students of Seiko history will be familiar with the Laurel, the first Japanese wristwatch, produced in 1913. Many of the design elements of the Laurel can be spotted in contemporary Presage designs, most notably the distinctive ?12,? captured in a color that sets it apart from the rest of the Arabic numerals. You?ll notice on the SJE081 that the 12:00 marker is offset in gold, a direct tribute to the classic Laurel design. The general dial layout, leaf hands, and generally formal aesthetic are also calling cards of modern Presage watches borrowed from the Laurel, and can see traces of each here as well.Â
Original Laurel wristwatch.
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