2023 Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Green SPB169J1
Ref: SPB169J1 (6R35-00V0)
Specification
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Seiko box, swing tag and paperwork. The watch comes paired with its Seiko 20mm stainless steel bracelet secured by a folding push-button release clasp. The watch is from Circa. 2023 and is sold in worn but fair condition as you can see and comes with our 12-Months Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 2023 Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Green SPB169J1, a freshly inspired design, the 39mm stainless steel case has a modern angular profile with broad flat-ended lugs, and a lug-to-lug length of 47mm and a thickness of 11.5mm giving the watch an impressive wrist presence, coated in DiaShield, a Seiko proprietary material, gives the watch resilience to scratches and scuffs. On the right side is a signed crown. The smooth bezel holds a domed sapphire crystal AR coated for excellent viewing angles, a dynamic geometric hemp leaf-designed dial with the colour of Tokiwa, a deep green colour inspired by the evergreen trees, an outer minute track has bevel-edged baton indexes coated in LumiBrite mark the hours, and at 3 o’clock a framed date window. Elegant dauphine hands coated in LumiBrite are complemented by a fine gold-toned sweeping second hand. Text is precisely printed with “Seiko” at 12 and “Presage Automatic” at 6 o’clock. On the reverse, a screw-down exhibition case back, inside an automatic Seiko Cal. 6R35, 24 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour, the movement has hand winding and hacking for your convenience. The watch comes paired with its Seiko 20mm stainless steel bracelet secured by a folding push-button release clasp and comes with its Seiko presentation box and papers.
Personal Note
The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged range of watches offers a real step up to the typical offering from Seiko, all at still incredibly fair prices, this has made the range a big success for the brand! This SPB169J1 with its vibrant green dial is no exception featuring a great case design and proportion that will fit most wrists comfortably, especially on the bracelet or throw it onto a nice strap and the options quickly become endless.
The Brand
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 Caliber 6217 which later was 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.