This timepiece is inspired by Seiko’s, and Japan’s, first ever wristwatch – the 1913 ‘Laurel’ – it pays homage to the original design, as well as Seiko’s watchmaking heritage.

Under a dual-curve sapphire crystal glass is a deep black Urushi lacquer dial, crafted using a centuries-old Japanese technique typically found in fine decorative objects including bowls and furniture. In the same font as the original Laurel, the dial has an Arabic numeral layout with a subdial at 6 o’clock. The design aims to portray the elegance and heritage of Japanese watchmaking. The gold-toned case features curved surfaces with a refined look. The design aims to portray the elegance and heritage of Japanese watchmaking. The LWG sustainable stitched black leather strap gives the watch a vintage aesthetic.

This compact timepiece is powered by an in-house built 6R5H movement that is accurate to -15/+25 seconds per day, with a power reserve of 72 hours.

Seiko Presage: Timeless looks, precise mechanical timekeeping. Minimalistic watch designs with a distinctly Japanese aesthetic.

*This watch dial is created by hand with urushi lacquer. Therefore, it may have slight differences in color or minute distortions. These are unique features of handcrafted urushi lacquer dials, of which no two are exactly alike.