Seiko Presage Sharp Edge Series Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition Automatic – SPB223

The SPB223 limited edition of 3,500 is from the Presage Sharp Edge series celebrates the 140th anniversary of Seiko. Using Seiko’s signature blue and white colors that symbolize a bright future as the sun moves across the sky while the hemp leaf dial is a symbol of growth and prosperity. The stainless steel case has a super hard coating applied to make it more scratch resistant. The case is 42.2mm in diameter, 49.2mm lug-to-lug, 13.7mm thick and has a 20mm lug width, and the stainless steel bracelet has a three-fold clasp with push button release. It has a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inside. This watch is powered by the Seiko 6R64 automatic movement with manual winding and a power reserve of 45 hours. With 100m of water resistance this watch will be a great option for daily wear.

Seiko Presage “Sharp Edged” Series is a new design series that revealed a fresh powerful expression of Japanese artistry. The series blended the simplicity and refinement of Japanese aesthetics with its delicately textured dial and a modern edge with its sharp, angular case design. Incorporating many flat surfaces allows the watch to shine and sparkle from every angle. Using precisely engineered and polished surfaces contrasted with subtle hairline finish creates a multi-dimensional effect. The dial incorporates Japanese Asanoha or hemp leaf pattern used in Japanese from the Heian period over a thousand years ago. It symbolizes rapid, strong growth and was thought to bring good health. Every design feature of the Sharp Edge series has ties to Japanese culture and history.