Seiko SPB267J1 Presage with Arita porcelain dial

The Seiko Presage collection regularly releases Limited edition watches that use a traditional Japanese technique to give the watch a special look. With the limited to 2000SPB267J1, this is a genuine Arita-china dial. The combination of the beauty of the dial and over 100 years of mechanical watchmaking experience has resulted in a Limited Edition watch that shows care and craftsmanship in every aspect.

“Delft” blue dial

In Europe we know the technique of painting porcelain with blue pigments as "Delft Blue", but the technique is many centuries older and originally from China, after which it was refined in Japan. In the seventeenth century, the Dutch VOC was the only one to import exclusive Arita porcelain from Japan to Europe, after which the technique became popular here as well.

Arita is located on Kyushu, the third largest island in southwestern Japan. The small town became the center of the Japanese porcelain industry when clay was discovered that was extremely suitable for the manufacture of high-quality porcelain.

Traditional painting technique and glaze

The production of the dials requires a multi-stage production process with a high degree of skill, patience and artistry. This Limited Edition has a dial in which the characteristic “Deft blue” tones have been achieved through a traditional painting technique called 'ruri zome'. Due to the soft and light tones, this technique creates a pleasant-looking effect on the wrist. Moreover, this makes each watch unique.

In addition, the dials feature a glaze that further enhances the appearance of Arita porcelain, giving them a deep and rich-looking finish.

The porcelain dials are made by master craftsman Hiroyuki Hashiguchi and his colleagues, all of whom work for a renowned Arita manufacturer that has been manufacturing porcelain since 1830.

Excellent watch specs

Naturally, the interior of the watch also meets the high Seiko standards; Powered by a caliber 6R27 automatic movement with 27 jewels and 45 hours of power reserve, separate date hand and 10 ATM water resistance.

The case back bears the description 'LIMITED EDITION' and a serial number ranging from 0001/2000 to 2000/2000.

More Seiko Presage at Watch.co.uk

Besides this unique watch you will find more Presage exclusives on our Seiko page. For example the chic Cocktail time watches and the Presage Sharp Edge. Keep an eye on this blog for all the lates information and updates!