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Cazalea presents Seiko's new Presage models for 2022, focusing on the Sharp Edged Series. The post details several new references, highlighting their distinct movements, design enhancements, and technical specifications, providing a comprehensive overview for collectors interested in Seiko's latest offerings.
Caliber 6R64 GMT is perfectly suited to the character of the Sharp Edged Series design. The wide dial opening allows the time of day, GMT function, power reserve and date to be read at a glance and the sharp precision of the hands is echoed in the powerfully three-dimensional indexes. The dial’s rich texture is complemented by the depth of its color, a blue that Ukiyoe artists over the centuries made famous in images of Mt Fuji in high summer. The GMT display ring shares the same blue and is in ceramic. This Presage watch is offered as a limited edition of 900 and will be available in July at the Seiko Boutiques and selected retail partners worldwide.
Movement
Caliber 6R64
Vibrations: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
Power reserve: 45 hours
Number of jewels: 29
Specifications
Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Screw see-through case back
Diameter: 42.2mm, Thickness: 13.7mm
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic Resistance: 4,800 A/m
Three-fold clasp with push button release
An additional horse strap is attached
Limited edition of 900
Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: €1,540
The other four new watches in the 2022 Sharp Edged Series all share a new case design. While it retains all the strength and angularity that gives the series its distinctive look, there is a new facet with a mirror finish between the top and side surfaces that adds a new sparkle to the watch. The elegance of the new design is further enhanced by the inward tapering of the case.
Two new timepieces feature Caliber 6R21 which has day, date and power reserve indicators at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions respectively. This is the first appearance of this multi-hand movement in the Sharp Edged Series.
Movement
Caliber 6R21
Vibrations: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
Power reserve: 45 hours
Number of jewels: 29
Specifications
Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Screw see-through case back
Diameter: 40.2mm, Thickness: 12.2mm
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Three-fold clasp with push button release
Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: €1,100
Two of the new creations are powered by Caliber 6R38, which is a new addition to the 6R family of movements. It is specially adapted so as to allow the wearer to see the beat of the escapement through the opening at the 9 o’clock position. Furthermore, it offers a power reserve of 70 hours.
Movement
Caliber 6R38
Vibrations: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
Power reserve: 70 hours
Number of jewels: 24
Specifications
Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating (SPB309)
Stainless steel case with super-hard coating and calf strap (SPB311)
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Screw see-through case back
Diameter: 40.2mm, Thickness: 11.8mm
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic Resistance: 4,800 A/m
Three-fold clasp with push button release
Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: €1,000
Each of the four dials is in a different traditional Japanese color. Shironeri, the white of unbleached silk and Aisumi, the blue of indigo for are used in the open heart watches. Geppaku, the white of the full moon, is used in one of the two multi-hand creations while the sub-dials of the other are in Kuritobi, the color of the black kite.
All four new creations will be available in June at the Seiko Boutiques and selected retail partners worldwide.
