SEIKO PRESAGE CLASSIC SERIES ARAIGAKI - SPB467J1

The inspiration for the new Presage Classic Series comes from the soft and gentle side of Japanese design. When you compare the Classic Series to the brand’s Sharp Edged Series, you’ll quickly notice the more rounded shapes and softer tones on the dials. 

The watches have a 40.2mm case diameter and are 13mm thick. Apart from the tops of the lugs, which are brushed, the rest of the rounded case has been polished, including the stepped bezel. The elegant bracelet has a push-button butterfly clasp and consists of seven rows of links. Three of these rows have a high-polished finish, while the rest are brushed. From the side, the links almost look like little coffee beans because of their curved shape. Seiko made them this way to limit the amount of material touching your wrist and improve wearing comfort.

Each of the slightly curved three-hander dials takes inspiration from lustrous silk. That’s why they all have a sparkly texture. Seiko refers to the SPB463 as “Shiro-Iro,” which means “unbleached” or simply “white” in Japanese. The SPB465 is called “Araigaki” for the persimmon-like orange tone of its dial. Finally, Seiko has named the SPB467 “Sensaicha” after its dial’s brownish-green hue. Apparently, this was a popular color during Japan’s Edo period.