Introducing the New King Seiko Date 39mm Assortment

The results of an inside battle towards Grand Seiko to create the absolute best watch, King Seiko is a reputation that has been hidden in a drawer for a few years – however not forgotten by followers of the model. Nevertheless, now that GS is a model of its personal, positioned a lot greater within the spectrum than something produced by Seiko, the Japanese model felt it was about time for King Seiko to rise from the ashes. The return of the title was first executed with a high-end, devoted recreation. It was then adopted by a assortment of compact, vintage-inspired fashions. And now, it’s time for the gathering to fulfill fashionable requirements, with enlarged instances, highly effective new motion and date show. Listed below are the brand new King Seiko 39mm SPB369, SPB371 and SPB373.

The re-launch of the title King Seiko has been executed progressively, with a number of watches, all with a barely totally different method round an an identical design. First, as a present stopper, was the high-end, devoted and restricted reference SJE083. With its calibre from the 6Lxx vary and case completed with Tremendous-Laborious coating and Zaratsu polished surfaces, it additionally required comparatively deep pockets (and so did the champagne dial model that adopted). Then, Seiko launched a sequence of 5 King Seiko fashions within the everlasting assortment, with compact 37mm instances, less complicated motion, no-date show and good-looking metal bracelet. And despite the fact that some had some doubts relating to the coherence between the precise watches and the King Seiko title, the model continues with its technique. In truth, it pushes the concept even additional by making the gathering much more mainstream now, with a brand new trio of KS watches. Bigger, much less classic oriented, extra sensible and outfitted with a brand new motion.

In comparison with the 37mm watches already within the assortment, there are some notable variations. These new King Seiko SPB369, SPB371 and SPB373 will not be solely barely extra fashionable, but in addition bigger. The case is now 39mm in diameter – in all probability as a result of some potential clients discovered the 37mm too small – but a tiny bit thinner at 11.9mm. The general design stays acquainted, with a bevelled bezel, a box-shaped sapphire crystal, angular lugs and a typical King Seiko spirit. These new references additionally convey some wider lugs and a bezel now completed with a brushed floor on prime, and polished accents on the aspect. The caseback remains to be strong and the water-resistance is rated at 100m.

As for the dial, the primary replace considerations the addition of a date window at 3 o’clock, and a brand new point out of the ability reserve at 6 o’clock (not probably the most tasteful, if you happen to ask me). The dial additionally options bolder markers with a further aspect, to raised mirror mild and improve legibility. This new King Seiko 39mm sequence is obtainable in three inaugural references; SPB369 with a silvery-white dial and criss-cross sample, SPB371 with a blue dial and SPB373 with a inexperienced dial – these two have traditional sunray-brushed dials. These watches are worn on the gathering’s 7-link chrome steel bracelet, which is identical as discovered on the 37mm, so they’re interchangeable between the 2 watch sizes.

Contained in the case is an up to date motion from the 6Rxx sequence, the brand new calibre 6R55. Nonetheless that includes 24 jewels and maintaining the identical 3Hz frequency, it shares the identical structure with the one notable distinction being a barely elevated energy reserve of three days or 72 hours (vs. 70 hours in the calibre 6R31 of the 37mm watches).

Availability & Value

The brand new King Seiko Date 39mm SPB369, SPB371 and SPB373 can be a part of the everlasting assortment and accessible as of March 2023 at Seiko Boutiques and retailers worldwide. They’ll every be priced at EUR 1,950. For extra particulars, please go to www.seikowatches.com.