Jewellery & Watch News
Considered the suave and sophisticated member of the Seiko family, the Seiko Presage watch collection brings to life Seiko’s strong heritage of watchmaking and their passion for exquisite technical prowess. Their breathtaking Japanese aesthetic sense is a dream come true for the gentleman who wants a fine-looking watch while their in-house mechanical movement craftsmanship provides a performance that everyone deserves.
The history of Seiko is one of innovation, with a past filled with some of the industry’s most remarkable successes. In 1913, Seiko created its first mechanical watch and then in 1956 they released their first automatic timepiece. Since then, they have developed and refined their watchmaking skills bringing together all their technical knowledge into one collection: the Seiko Presage watch. With so many incredible Seiko Presage watches to choose from, we want to take you through all their latest collections in more detail to help you find the perfect model for you.
Seiko Presage Cocktail Watches
A cult classic amongst Seiko enthusiasts, the Seiko Presage Cocktail watch collection was first launched in 2010 and was created in partnership with Shinobu Ishigaki, one of the world's most highly regarded mixologists. Their designs are uniquely inspired by different cocktails with stunning sunburst faces each evoking their own drink. From dark blue dials inspired by the Blue Moon drink, ice blue dials inspired by Skydiving, warm grey inspired by the Side Car, champagne dials inspired by the iconic Margahetri and many more.
The theme continues with each Seiko Presage Cocktail watch showcasing slim, shiny markers designed to recall the style of the stem of cocktail glasses and sophisticated fine link bracelets or leather straps inspired by the elegance of the men and women that drink from them. Their sleek stainless steel or rose gold cases measure to 40.5mm in size and are fitted with one of the brand’s legendary automatic movements which provide a variety of complications including subsidiary date dials and power reserve indicators.
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Seiko Presage Zen Garden Watches
One of the most admired and respected aspects of Japanese culture is the Japanese garden and this stunning collection of Seiko Presage Zen Garden watches is inspired by the rich texture of a Karesansui or Zen garden in which gravel is raked into serene, following patterns like waves or rippling water. Their stunning dials are engraved with a unique pattern which evokes the same furrows found in Japanese Zen Gardens.
There are several different variations of the Seiko Presage Zen Garden watch to choose from, but we particularly love the two models with an open heart aperture at 9 o clock which gives you a mesmerising view into the autoamtic movement within. The Seiko Presage Zen Garden Open Heart watches are powered by the 4R39 automatic winding calibre which provides classic central hands for hour and minutes, a 24 hour hand and a subsidiary seconds dial.
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Seiko Presage Chronograph Watches
Seiko’s contribution to the development of the chronograph has been vital to the luxury watchmaking. The release of the Seiko Calibre 6139 was legendary as it became known as the world’s first automatic chronograph with a column wheel and vertical clutch. Today, this long and proud tradition remains poignant in every Seiko Presage Chronograph watch with their automatic winding chronograph movements providing incredible functionality and crucial precision.
This year, Seiko are celebrating their history of chronograph innovation with the release of a new Seiko Presage Chronograph limited edition. The timepiece commemorates a 1969 chronograph from Seiko history showcasing a stunning ‘Panda’ design with two black subsidiary dials set against a crisp white dial. The sleek luminous hands, hour markers and tachymeter bezel markings only further accentuate the model’s legibility, precision and reliability.
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Seiko Presage Ladies Watches
For women who care about both style and performance, the Seiko Presage Ladies watch collection is a must-have. These breathtaking timepieces are part of the Seiko Presage Cocktail range but the designs are presented in smaller case sizes and finer bracelets and straps that sit elegantly on feminine-sized wrists.
Our favourite Seiko Presage watch for women is the SRP853J1 model which showcases an unmissable pink-red dial which instantly reminds us of the iconic Bloody Mary cocktail. The SRP843J1 is another stunning addition which showcases a winter-inspired dial evoking the snow-topped mountains of Mt Iwate, a landmark seen from the brand’s workshops in Japan. We can’t recommend the Seiko Presage Ladies watches enough for women looking for both beauty and technical brilliance.
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If any of these incredible collections of Seiko Presage watches have taken your fancy or you would just love to learn more, please feel free to head over to our website or contact our talented team of watch specialists at sales@cwsellors.com or on 01335 453453.
