Seiko Presage Classic Series wristwatch, gold-coloured steel, SPB538J1

Gold-coloured Seiko Presage Classic Series wristwatch with white enamel dial and Roman numerals

The white enamel dial, Roman numerals and gold-coloured steel case give this Seiko Presage wristwatch the look of an old pocket watch. The model celebrates 145 years of Seiko, and it is modeled on Seiko's first pocket watch, the Timekeeper introduced in 1895. The onion-shaped crown and the finely patterned bezel continue the same theme. Presage is Seiko's collection of mechanical watches, in which Japanese aesthetics show especially in the dials.

The case is 35 mm wide and 12.3 mm thick, and the dial is protected by a curved sapphire crystal. Movable lugs help the watch sit well on the wrist. The brown leather strap comes from an LWG-certified tannery. Inside is Seiko's 6R51 automatic movement, with a power reserve of about 72 hours. Water resistance of 50 m / 5 atm is enough for swimming and frequent contact with water, but not for snorkeling or diving. The watch has been produced in a limited run of only 1,450 pieces.