Seiko Presage Urushi Dial SARX029 & SARW013

KIH · 2015-02-01T03:27:49Z

Explore the new Seiko Presage Urushi dial models, SARX029 and SARW013. Discover the intricate craftsmanship by Urushi Meister Isshu Tamura and their unique, perpetual durability.

KIH

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KIH introduces the Seiko Presage Prestige Line with Urushi dials, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship of Urushi Meister Isshu Tamura. This post delves into the unique properties and aesthetic appeal of these dials, which are produced in limited quantities due to their intricate creation process. Readers gain insight into why these models, despite not being official limited editions, are highly sought after by collectors.

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SEIKO Presage Prestige Line

URUSHI (or JAPAN) Dial models

SARX029(left) & SARW013 (right)

Urushi Meister. Isshu Tamura - also makes Maki-e pen, dishes, as well as watch dials. He can make only 15 dials per day.

So, this is not announced as "LE", but I am sure this will be limited production and soon will be discontinued.

On the black Urushi dial, index are printed 10 times on it and it is really 3D level. As one of the characteristics of Urushi, it keeps "hardening", not "solidifying", so its durability is almost perpetual.

The power reserve model on the left is SARW013, and three hands model on the right is SARX029.

Specifications:

Case: SARW013 - 40.5mm, 13.2mm thick/ SARX029 - 40.5mm, 12.0mm thick

Glass: Curbed Saphhire Glass (anti reflective coating inside)

Back: Display back

Water resistant: 10 ATM

Anti-magnetic

Movement: 6R27 (SARW013) and 6R15 (SARX029)

Automatic

+25/ -15 sec per day.

Power reserve 45 hours (6R27), 50 hours (6R15)

28,800 vph for 6R27

21,600 vph for 6R15

Stay tuned for more!

Ken

Key Points from the Discussion

The Urushi dials, while beautiful and smooth, do not immediately convey their unique material compared to enamel dials displayed alongside them. Gold hands, however, significantly enhance the traditional Japanese Maki-e aesthetic of the Urushi dials.
There is hope among collectors that the exquisite Urushi dial technique will eventually be incorporated into the Grand Seiko line, paired with higher-end movements.
The Urushi dial's durability is described as almost perpetual due to the material's characteristic of continuously hardening rather than solidifying.
The power reserve model (SARW013) features an analog power reserve indicator, distinguishing it from discrete indicators.

The Discussion

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Feb 1, 2015

Looking forward to reading more Ken!

Urushi dials! Very interesting :) Cheers Robin

KIH

Feb 1, 2015

Will post once I see them in person! [nt]

rnaden

Feb 1, 2015

Looking forward

I would hope that these will make it to the GS line? That's a very nice looking dial and technique and it will be perfect if paired to a great movement.

TMReds

Feb 2, 2015

I wanna check it soon.

I am going to look it at WAKO in 14th , the release day . I wish the japan dial is beautiful !

KIH

Feb 2, 2015

Please report back here! [nt]

TMReds

Feb 3, 2015

Japanese ok ? (^o^;)

I can't write well in English ...