Seiko, founded in 1881, is hosting "Seiko 145th Anniversary ~History, Challenge, and Towards the Future~," a space that expresses the trajectory of its evolution through continuous challenges and the aspirations for the future. From August 12th (Wed) to August 18th (Tue), please enjoy the world of spirit and innovation that has been passed down for 145 years at The Stage on the 1st floor of the Isetan Shinjuku Main Building.

History weaves the future, challenges connect it

Since its founding in 1881, Seiko has viewed watches as one solution to social issues, and has continued to innovate, upholding the founder's belief of "always being one step ahead of the times."

Moving forward, we will continue our relentless pursuit of innovation, aiming to bring trust and inspiration to people and society, and create a future where the world is filled with smiles.

Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition King Seiko "VANAC"

King Seiko was born in 1961 at the Daini Seikosha factory in Kameido, Tokyo. With its superior performance as a luxury watch and its innovative design, it captivated many people and spearheaded the evolution of Japanese-made mechanical watches in the 1960s. In 2022, it was revived after approximately 50 years. With performance and a dignified design befitting its name, it continues to convey the new appeal of Japanese-made mechanical watches, and remains Seiko's high-end mechanical watch brand.

This model is a limited edition commemorating Seiko's 145th anniversary. Inspired by "Seiko Blue," a color established by Seiko in the 1960s and refined over time, the index ring features a vibrant blue. The design is beautifully contrasted with the white silver dial.

Opening up new possibilities

VANAC is a new sporty design series that opens up new possibilities for classic cars.
This model's case, bracelet, and dial are designed with the concept of the horizon as seen from Tokyo, the birthplace of "VANAC."

It employs the "Caliber 8L45" mechanical movement, which combines long power reserve and stable accuracy with robustness that makes it suitable for use in diver's watches.

A history of divers' watches etched by challenges

In 1965, Seiko launched Japan's first diver's watch. Since then, it has pursued reliability and safety for professionals, creating numerous innovative technologies. In 1968, it developed a high-beat model with 300m water resistance, and its robustness was proven by adventurers.

Furthermore, in 1975, they completed a 600m water-resistant diver's watch suitable for saturation diving in the deep sea. Their unique case structure and material development achieved high durability and reliability.
Since then, Seiko has continued to evolve by incorporating advanced technologies, earning the deep trust of divers and adventurers around the world. The spirit of challenge and innovation cultivated over more than half a century is carried on in today's Seiko diver's watches.

Based on the design of the model released in 1968, the "Divers 1968 Heritage GMT" features the "Caliber 6R54" movement, which has a GMT function that can display the time in two time zones with different time zones, and has evolved to be water-resistant to 300 meters for air diving.

It features a clasp that allows for adjustment in 6 steps of approximately 2.5 mm each, with a maximum adjustment range of about 15 mm.
This allows the watch to adapt to changes in arm size during diving as well as in everyday life, ensuring a consistently comfortable fit.
The blue ceramic bezel and white silver dial, inspired by a lifestyle centered around marine sports, create a refreshing and clean look.

Production by STUDIO ALTA

Text: ISETAN MEN'S net

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