Arms-On New Seiko Presage Fashion 60s SRPH93, SRPH95 & SSA453

Whereas most are accustomed to the rugged and purpose-built watches of the Prospex assortment, Seiko additionally is aware of the right way to make extra elegant and classically-designed watches. That is the mission of the Presage assortment, a variety that turned international in 2016 and that has expanded drastically over time. As a departure from the standard “Japanese artistry” fashions we’ve come to count on from this assortment, Seiko launched a sportier and retro-styled vary final 12 months named Presage Fashion 60s, a extra accessible follow-up to the watches impressed by the 1964 Crown Chronograph. After the Energy Reserve mannequin we’ve seen earlier this 12 months, it’s time now for the basic Date and Open Coronary heart model to satisfy new colors, with the references SRPH93J1, SRPH95J1 & SSA453J1.

Background

The Seiko Presage Fashion 60s Assortment is immediately modelled after a sequence of higher-end restricted editions, specifically the SRQ031 of 2019 and the SPB127J1, SPB131J1 and SPB129J1 of 2020. All of those watches have one thing in frequent, and that’s their inspiration. All watches with this type are modelled after a traditionally essential piece, the Seiko Crown Chronograph of 1964. Japan’s first wrist chronograph, geared up with the Calibre 5719, it was step one within the building of a set of sports activities timing wristwatches, which culminated with the launch of its first computerized chronograph in 1969.

The Crown Chronograph was a reasonably shocking mannequin, with a monopusher type and a dial with no sub-counters, solely displaying the elapsed seconds centrally. This 38mm metal watch featured a blackened rotating bezel and, to measure intervals of a couple of minute, the wearer first needed to rotate the bezel to level the 12 o’clock triangle in entrance of the minute hand. What remained although within the totally different 2020 and 2021 restricted version watches, is the general look of the dial with its distinctive utilized markers and arms, its multi-textured floor, its sharp case and its black bezel.

The Presage Fashion 60s SRPH93J1

The date model of the Seiko Presage Fashion 60s has already been launched in 4 totally different editions – SRPG03J1 (white dial, black bezel, gold accents), SRPG05J1 (blue dial and bezel), SRPG07J1 (inexperienced dial and bezel) and SRPG09J1 (black dial and bezel). Seiko provides this 12 months a brand new version that may be seen as a variation across the SRPG03J1, but with a bit extra audacity within the type.

Mainly, nothing has modified on the technical aspect, with the identical specs as earlier than. The Presage Fashion 60s SRPH93J1 shares the identical case as earlier variations, with a nice 40.8mm diameter, a 12mm top and a L2L of 47mm. The design is basic and pays tribute to the Crown Chronograph, with its angular lugs, its brushed surfaces and a box-shaped Hardlex crystal on prime. Its exterior bezel with a 60-minute scale is, nonetheless, fastened. The water-resistance is rated at 50 metres.

The dial is the place the Presage Fashion 60s impresses essentially the most. Straight impressed by the 1964 Chronograph, it exhibits a number of textures and a pleasant mixture of faceted markers and sharp luminous arms. The brand new SRPH93J1 differs from the remainder of the gathering with its silvery-white dial, its silver-coloured accents and a bezel with a metallic insert colored in burgundy. Total, a really good color mixture.

Contained in the case is Seiko’s entry-level computerized calibre 4R35, with a 3Hz frequency and 41h of energy reserve. It’s seen below a see-through caseback, with a reasonably industrial look (according to the value vary). This model is worn on a 3-link chrome steel bracelet with folding clasp and push-button launch. This new reference SRPH93J1 is now obtainable from retailers and isn’t restricted. It’s priced at EUR 540.

Fast information: 40.8mm x 12mm – metal case, brushed – Hardlex crystal – 50m water-resistance – silver dial, burgundy bezel – Calibre 4R35, computerized – metal bracelet with folding clasp – now obtainable – EUR 540

The “Stealth” Presage Fashion 60s SRPH95J1

Along with the great red-coloured mannequin introduced above, Seiko provides one other new member to the Presage Fashion 60s household, this time with a darkish and daring look. The SRPH95J1 “Stealth” is all about black, from head to strap. The case, which is similar in proportions at 40.8mm x 12mm, has a black “titanium carbon” coating, matched with an equally black metallic insert for the bezel.

The darkish theme continues on the dial, solely black-toned, even the date disc. Arms and markers are silver-coloured, for good distinction and the watch is worn on a NATO-like black leather-based strap. Altogether, a fairly tasty look that provides a contact of modernity to an in any other case retro-styled watch. Inside is identical motion as above, the Calibre 4R35. This new Seiko Presage Fashion 60s Stealth SRPH95J1 is now obtainable, isn’t restricted and retails at EUR 590.

Fast information: 40.8mm x 12mm – metal case, brushed, black coated – Hardlex crystal – 50m water-resistance – black dial, black bezel – Calibre 4R35, computerized – NATO-like leather-based strap with black coated {hardware} – now obtainable – EUR 590

The Presage Fashion 60s Open Coronary heart SSA453J1

Along with the 4 Date variations introduced final 12 months, Seiko additionally launched 3 fashions with so-called open-heart dials, revealing the watch’s regulating organ. Beforehand obtainable with an ivory dial (SSA423J1), a black dial (SSA425J1) or in brown with a gold PVD case (SSA426J1), there’s now a extra trendy and sportier version becoming a member of the household.

The brand new SSA453J1 stays similar to final 12 months’s fashions in terms of the specs. Its case is 40.8mm in diameter with a thickness of 12.8mm, with a box-shaped Hardlex crystal and a 50m water-resistance. Design-wise, it shares a number of parts with the date variations above, nonetheless, the dial has been reworked so the steadiness wheel of the motion is now seen. Inside is identical base motion too, however right here named 4R39 and nonetheless working at 3Hz and with 41h energy reserve. One essential distinction, it encompasses a 24-hour sub-counter, used as an evening/day indicator.

For this 12 months, the Presage Fashion 60s Open Coronary heart is now obtainable with a blue dial and blue bezel, and worn on a reasonably cool distressed NATO-like beige leather-based strap. This new reference SSA453J1 is now obtainable from retailers, isn’t restricted and retails for EUR 590.

Fast information: 40.8mm x 12.8mm – metal case, brushed – Hardlex crystal – 50m water-resistance – blue open-heart dial, blue bezel – Calibre 4R39, computerized – NATO-like leather-based strap in beige – now obtainable – EUR 590

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