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.
Absolutely - our watches are regularly shipped all over the world. Shipping typically takes:
4-9 business days to reach North America
4-12 business days to reach Europe
4-12 business days to reach Asia and Oceania.
All of our packages are securely shipped, fully insured, and trackable door-to-door.
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, new, or modified), and the import and tax 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?
All of our watch mods are tested by our own pressure depth testing equipment, and are guaranteed to resistant water up to 50m of depth. Seiko Originals have varied levels of depth resistance, which will be stated in the description of each watch.
Can I modify an existing design?
We welcome all ideas! Get in touch via the Contact Us page and we can let you know the possibility and cost of any potential alterations.
What is your returns policy?
Due to the hand-made nature of the Seiko Mods, we offer a 7 day returns period after the watch has been received. The returner must bear the cost of the returns, and the watch must be returned in the same condition as it arrived. We do not offer returns on any bespoke or custom-made watches.
Due to the vintage nature of the Seiko Originals, returns are considered on a case-by-case basis, as vintage items typically have a no returns policy.
