2022 Seiko Suigun “Samurai” Limited Edition Red 44mm SRPH61K1

Here we have a 2022 Seiko Suigun “Samurai” Red SRPH61K1 Limited Edition of 3500 pieces. Taking its inspiration from the ancient Japanese naval forces called “Suigun”, the traditional armed forces on water. This 44mm brushed and polished stainless steel cushion case features the characteristic, aggressive angles and drilled lugs that curve over your wrist for a comfortable fit. Its curvaceous, polished flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 48mm and a case thickness of 13mm, giving the watch an impressive wrist presence. On the right side, a protected screw-down crown with knurling for extra grip. A unidirectional bezel features a diamond-patterned edge that is reminiscent of the handles of the Japanese sword. It has a black ceramic dive insert (with the first 15 minutes of the 60-minute scale highlighted in dark yellow). Protected by the dive bezel, its flat sapphire crystal is AR-coated on the inside above a stunning Red vermilion grid embossed dial that captures the deep Red vermilion of the coloured-lacquered armour worn by the “Suigun”. A red sloping outer minute chapter ring surrounds the applied gold-coloured trapezoidal and baton indexes filled in LumiBrite, marking the hours. At 3 o’clock, a date window with Cyclops magnification. The gold-coloured arrow hands are filled in LumiBrite and are complemented by a sweeping second hand. On the reverse, a screw-down case back with the details of the watch etched around a Seiko tsunami wave embossed in the centre, inside an automatic Seiko 4R35, 23 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour, this workhorse movement has hacking seconds, quick-set date and hand winding for your convenience. It comes paired with its original Seiko 22mm brushed 3-link stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed fliplock three-fold clasp and dive extension; all links are provided, plus an additional black silicon strap and signed pin buckle in the box. This watch is sold with its original Seiko box, swing tag and Seiko paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Seiko box, swing tag and Seiko paperwork. It comes paired with its original Seiko 22mm brushed 3-link stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed fliplock three-fold clasp and dive extension; all links are provided, plus an additional black silicon strap and signed pin buckle in the box. The watch is from Circa. 2022 and is in worn condition, but overall it is in very fair condition, as you can see from the photographs. The watch is sold with our 12-Months Warranty.

As always with Seiko, a limited edition has to have an epic story, and this example is no different, taking its inspiration from the ancient Japanese naval forces called “Suigun”, the traditional armed forces on water. This Seiko Samurai SRPH61K1 is limited to 3500 pieces and features an amazing red dial and contrasting black bezel, perfect on the wrist. I would not hesitate to add this watch to your collection today!

Reference : SRPH61K1 (4R35-05C0)
Movement : Automatic Seiko Cal. 4R35
Age : Circa. 2022
Year : 2022
Case Size : 44mm
Case Thickness : 13mm
Lug to Lug : 48mm
Lugs : 22mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Seikos 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. 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. The company name was changed to the Seiko Corporation in 1990. Innovation at Seiko continues today with GPS Solar watches.