A brand new three-day motion for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Open Coronary heart

Dániel Dobai

• Two new variants, the SPB415 and SPB417 be a part of the Seiko Sharp Edged Collection
• The 6R5J motion debuts with 72 hours of energy reserve
• New particulars will be discovered on the case ending and the dial

Seiko’s Presage assortment is understood for its versatility, providing every little thing from higher-end Masterpiece fashions to extra reasonably priced Cocktail Time timepieces. The Sharp Edged Collection falls someplace within the center and has been a fan favorite since its 2020 launch. It includes a related design language to some Grand Seiko fashions, however at a fraction of the value. With its newest replace, the sequence has develop into much more fascinating because of a brand new(ish) motion, a brand new case, and some little tweaks.

The brand new dials catch the attention first. The SPB415 has a silky white dial, whereas the SPB417 has a extra daring blue one. Each have an “asanoha” hemp-leaf texture that has been utilized to Japanese textiles for hundreds of years. These small diamond shapes catch gentle otherwise each time, ensuring that you just at all times see a brand new face of your watch. A brand new, double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating sits above the dial, complemented by the now curving seconds hand, which is simply the right size, reaching each five-second marker on the perimeter of the dial. The utilized indices have been redesigned a bit, as have the lume spots that observe their form.

Additionally they complement the angular case fairly properly. The obvious replace has to do with the opening on the dial at 9 o’clock. As Seiko’s 6R actions have easy ending, the hemp-leaf-inspired ornament on prime makes it look extra refined. Under, one can observe the stability wheel leaping backwards and forwards. The 24-hour sub-dial at 6 o’clock can also be a brand new addition. It isn’t there to indicate one other time zone – it merely helps to distinguish between evening and day, primarily there to stability out the optical weight of the open coronary heart.

Ending has at all times been the principle promoting level of those watches. With an extra polished flank on the aspect of the case, it now has a stronger Grand Seiko really feel, particularly on its lugs. The chrome steel case measures 40.2 millimetres in diameter and 13.5 millimetres in thickness. Its 47.5 millimetres lug-to-lug makes it fairly compact, identical to many Seikos, whereas the aforementioned polished side takes a bit away from the thickness optically.

Whereas some Sharp Edged fashions are additionally out there on a leather-based strap, its stainless-steel bracelet is what actually makes it a whole package deal. The three-link bracelet is generally brushed, identical to the case, however the polished particulars on its center hyperlinks make it come out. Each the case and the bracelet have Seiko’s proprietary Tremendous-Exhausting Coating, which makes them extra immune to scratches. With 100 metres of water resistance, you may even take it in your seaside vacation this summer season.

Behind the exhibition caseback is the brand new 6R5J motion, which debuts with 72 hours of energy reserve. We haven’t seen this one in a launch earlier than, nonetheless, its construction is acquainted as it’s an up to date model of the common 6R caliber. Because the dial advertises, it has 72 hours of energy reserve and runs at 3 Hz. This longer autonomy is a welcome addition and can be nice to see in different releases as properly.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Collection Open Coronary heart pricing and availability:

The latest Presage Sharp Edged Collection creations shall be out there beginning in June 2023 at Seiko Boutiques and choose retail companions worldwide. Worth: AU$1,950