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Purple Dial Seiko Presage Sharp Edge: GMT Model is The Winner

As you may know, your NWC editor is a fan of the Seiko Presage, an elegant everyday watch, with loads of dial colours and slightly different styling details within the range. Yes, it lacks a sapphire crystal, but the smooth lines and reliable movement make this a great value watch for anyone. So the latest Presage Sharp Edge designs in purple ring our bicycle bell, … Continue reading Purple Dial Seiko Presage Sharp Edge: GMT Model is The Winner

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Two Kabuki Edition Seiko Presage Models Strike a Pose

Two new variants on the Seiko Presage theme, with patterned dials and a rich, autumn shade of russet/tobacco brown to tempt you. They pay tribute to Kabuki theatre, that highly ritualistic, almost medieval mummers play performance style. Not really our thing, but as regards collector values these are limited to 2000 pieces world wide for each version. Black case looks great though. Here’s the word … Continue reading Two Kabuki Edition Seiko Presage Models Strike a Pose

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Seiko Presage Star Bar Ltd Editions

The Seiko Presage is a modern classic; a dress watch that fits any occasion and needs just a slight wind and shake to get going, then keep going for a day and an evening. Two skeleton dial variants have just been announced by Seiko and we love the burgundy coloured one the best. The other is cream by the way.  Both have the 4R72 movement … Continue reading Seiko Presage Star Bar Ltd Editions

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Trio of New Seiko Presage Ladies Models

The latest from Seiko; Long renowned for its Japanese sensibility, the Presage collection now reveals its feminine side in a series of three automatic watches that all have enamel dials. The series is spearheaded by a limited edition with a dial inspired by the crescent moon on a winter’s evening. All three dials are the work of Mitsuru Yokosawa and his team of veteran craftsmen. … Continue reading Trio of New Seiko Presage Ladies Models

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Seiko Prospex & Presage Ginza Editions

Seiko has released two new models that pay homage to the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo. The Ginza district in central Tokyo has a special importance for Seiko. It was where the company’s founder, Kintaro Hattori, opened a shop selling and repairing clocks and watches in1881, when he was just 21 years old and, today, Ginza is still where the company is located. In celebration … Continue reading Seiko Prospex & Presage Ginza Editions

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Anime: Maybe It’s Just a Japanese Thing

Maybe it’s just me, but the whole Japanese Anime thing passes me by, in fact it’s a bit Jeffrey Epstein in many ways. Anyhoo, Seiko has a new Presage watch out now, which celebrates a famous 1980s Anime movie. Here’s the press info; Today, Seiko introduces into the Presage collection a creation inspired by the now-classic fantasy-adventure Japanese animation film “Castle In The Sky.” This … Continue reading Anime: Maybe It’s Just a Japanese Thing

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60s Style Seiko Presage Models Are Retro Heaven

There are retro/recreation style watches all over the internet right now, from brands like Timex, Zenith, Casio, Tissot, Longines and many more. You can’t blame watch brands for making the most of their heritage and remixing it DJ style for the 21st century. So as a fan of the Seiko Presage models, I approve of everything to do with the Style 60’s range – except … Continue reading 60s Style Seiko Presage Models Are Retro Heaven

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Sharp Edged Seiko Presage Offers Stand Out Style, Japanese Reliability

The Seiko Presage is one of my fave watches, in fact I bought one last year. The case size is just right, the later Seiko movements can be wound rather than shaken into life, and I love the play of light on the dial. The Presage shimmers a bit, and for an everyday dress watch, that’s an extra touch. So the new Presage Sharp Edged … Continue reading Sharp Edged Seiko Presage Offers Stand Out Style, Japanese Reliability

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