2019 Seiko Presage 'Shippo' Enamel Blue Limited SARW039 40mm

Here we have a 2019 Seiko Presage 'Shippo' Enamel Blue, limited edition of 2500, reference SARW039, a masterpiece showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship. With a 40mm polished and brushed stainless steel case that sits elegantly on the wrist with sweeping tapered lugs, its refined polished flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 47.5mm and a case thickness of 14mm. On the right side is a substantial signed crown with deep knurling for easy adjustments. A polished bezel holds a dual-curved sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating above a breathtakingly deep-blue Shippo enamel dial. Shippo is a unique type of enamel developed in Japan during the 17th century. Unlike porcelain enamel, Shippo is characterised by its transparency and by the polishing method used after firing. The Presage Shippo enamel dial is crafted by Ando Cloisonne, a specialised manufacturer in Nagoya with over a century of experience. Craftsman Wataru Totani handpaints the glaze onto the dial surface. The translucent enamel reveals a striking wave pattern beneath, evoking the ripples of the ocean, surrounded by crisp white Roman numeral hour markers. At 6 o’clock, a sub-dial displays the date, while a power reserve indicator arcs gracefully from 9 to 10 o'clock. Elegant white Feuille hands are complemented by a finely tapered, sweeping second hand. At noon, the Seiko motif completes this highly artistic timepiece. On the reverse is a screw-down exhibition case back that showcases the automatic Seiko Cal. 6R27, 29 jewels, beating at a frequency of 28,800 beats per hour. This premium movement features both hacking and hand winding for your convenience. It comes fitted on a high-quality 20mm leather strap secured by a push-button deployant clasp, and the watch comes with its Seiko presentation box and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Seiko box and paperwork. It comes fitted on a high-quality 20mm leather strap secured by a push-button deployant clasp. The watch is from January 2019 and is sold in worn condition, but overall very fair condition, as you can see from the photographs and comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

The dial is, without question, the reason to buy this watch. It's one of those dials that immediately catches your eye, but the longer you spend with it, the more you appreciate just how much craftsmanship has gone into creating it. The translucent blue enamel has an incredible depth, allowing the intricate wave pattern beneath to subtly reveal itself as the light moves across the surface. What makes it even more impressive is the process behind it. Each dial is handcrafted by the master artisans at Ando Cloisonne in Nagoya, a workshop with more than a century of experience. Craftsman Wataru Totani carefully hand-applies the translucent enamel before the dial is fired and polished, a painstaking process that requires enormous skill and patience to achieve such a flawless finish. It's a technique that has been refined over generations, and you can genuinely see that heritage every time you look at the watch. What amazes me most is that Seiko managed to offer this level of craftsmanship at this price point. Handcrafted enamel dials of this quality are typically reserved for watches costing many times more, yet here you have a limited edition that delivers true artisanal watchmaking without venturing into five-figure territory. I would not hesitate to add this gem to your collection today!

Reference : SARW039 (6R27-00M0)
Movement : Automatic Seiko Cal. 6R27
Age : January 2019
Year : 2019
Case Size : 40mm
Case Thickness : 14mm
Lug to Lug : 47.5mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Seiko's history began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori established the K. Hattori retail and repair store. In 1892, Seikosha was established to make wall clocks. 1895 saw the production of their first pocket watch. 1913 saw the launch of their first wristwatch, the Laurel. In 1924, the first Seiko was manufactured. Daini Seikosha (now Seiko Instruments Inc.) was established in 1937. Seiko was listed on the Tokyo stock exchange in 1949. The Suwa factory became independent and formed Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd. (now Seiko Epson Corporation in 1959). In 1956, Seiko launched Marvel as their first true in-house-made watch; they continued to make this watch until 1959. The Seiko Lord Marvel, introduced in 1958, was Seiko's first luxury watch, predating the well-known Grand Seiko. It was designed to rival Swiss brands with a refined design and higher specifications. In 1967, Seiko launched the calibre 5740C watch movement, a significant upgrade over the earlier calibre 5740A, which beat at 18,000, and the 5740B, which beat at 19800. This movement was special because it allowed the watch to run at a high speed of 36,000 beats per hour, making it Japan's first high-frequency watch. In fact, it was only the second watch movement of its kind in the world, following one released by a Swiss brand just a few months earlier. Japan’s first chronograph watch was introduced for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics; it was called the Seiko Crown Chronograph monopusher. Not stopping there, Seiko launched Japan's first true divers' watch, the Seiko Diver’s 150M, fitted with the automatic Calibre 6217, which was later given the nickname “62MAS” by collectors. King Seiko and Grand Seiko emerged as prominent lines within the Seiko brand, with King Seiko making its debut in 1961 as a distinguished luxury watch collection. Grand Seiko, on the other hand, has consistently set the standard for exceptional craftsmanship and precision engineering. In 1965, Seiko introduced a groundbreaking manual-wind movement featuring 25 jewels and hacking seconds, coinciding with the launch of the second-generation KSK series, which boasted sharp, angular cases and robust, flat-ended lugs. The King Seiko KCM was introduced in 1969, featuring a chronometer-certified movement that operates at an impressive 36,000 beats per hour, along with a sleek C-shaped stainless steel case. In 1975, the King and Grand Quartz brands were introduced, built at the Suwa Seikosha and Daini Seikosha factories. In 1977, a high-end Twin Quartz Cal. 92 was produced until 1979, when the 97KQ and 99KQ were introduced. The final 1981 King Quartz Cal. 94KQ movement remained in production until Seiko ended the King Seiko line in 1985. Despite the challenges during the Quartz crisis of the 1970s that led to the gradual shutdown of King Seiko production, Seiko made a comeback in 2022 by reintroducing the classic King Seiko collection. The company name was changed to the Seiko Corporation in 1990. Innovation at Seiko continues today with GPS Solar watches.