The Design. Dubbed the “Araigaki” (洗柿) for good reason as it translates to “washed persimmon” in Japanese (interpreted to mean “pale”), which is about as apt a description of this dial as you could get. But the eye-catching colour isn’t the only trick up this dial’s sleeve. Firstly, you’ll immediately notice the heavy dial texturing, designed to look like woven silk, which helps it playfully shift from orange to pink and back again in the light. And secondly, what you definitely won’t notice until you have the watch is your hands is that the dial itself is curved convexly to perfectly match the convex curve of the sapphire crystal. It’s subtle, but it has just enough movement around the edge of the dial to create the impression of a vintage-style acrylic crystal, which is exactly the aim of the Presage Classic collection.
The Movement. Housed inside is the fully automatic 6R55 – one of the newest calibres in the 6R family. With an impressive 72-hour power reserve, I suspect it will be a popular addition to the 6R line-up.
The Hardware. The sapphire crystal and super-hard coating on the stainless-steel case and bracelet ensure the SPB467J1 won't be easy to scratch. The bracelet seems to be Seiko's modern take on the "Beads of Rice" bracelet - a clever update, as the Beads of Rice bracelet can look slightly too vintage.
All of our watches are inspected and verified for authenticity - both inside and out. We have over 15 years of sourcing and collecting rare watches in Japan, which is often considered to be one of the best markets for authentic and fully original vintage watches.
Do you ship globally?
We are based in Japan and regularly ship all over the world. We typically use FedEx and it takes:
3-7 business days to reach North America
3-7 business days to reach Europe
3-7 business days to reach Asia and Oceania.
All of our packages are securely shipped, fully insured, and trackable door-to-door.
What condition are your watches?
Due to the vintage and neo-vintage nature of the watches we typically sell, the condition varies from watch to watch. However, our photos are high resolution and our descriptions are accurate. You can buy with confidence knowing there won't be any nasty surprises.
If the condition of a watch is ever misrepresented, we would offer a full refund.
Are all of your watches serviced?
Most but not all of our watches are serviced. The "Condition" section of each watch will confirm if the watch has been serviced.
All of our watches are tested by an independent watchmaker - if a service is needed, the watch will be serviced. If a service hasn't been conducted, it's because the watch itself is too new to need a service, or there is evidence of a recent service.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept payment by all major Credit Cards and Wise.com
Do I have to pay customs or taxes?
It depends on so many factors, including but not limited to the cost of the watch, the type of watch you've bought (vintage or new), and the import laws of your country. If you're unsure we recommend checking the import laws that relate to your country before ordering.
Are your watches water resistant?
Our serviced watches are typically tested to their original water resistant specifications, but we would never recommend pushing vintage or neo-vintage watches to their depth limits.
What is your returns policy?
Due to the vintage and neo-vintage nature of most of our watches, we do not offer returns under normal circumstances. All sales should be considered final.
