Model: SARC001 / 6R20-00B0
Year: September 2006
Features:
The Dial. Launched in 2006, the SARC collection has already produced several classics, and the SARC001 is no exception. Its dial, with its concentric ripples, is often mistaken for guilloché, but it’s actually created through "electrophoretic deposition". Seiko experimented with this electroforming technique, involving the hand-shaping of a textured, metal, base layer from which you shape the main dial. Anodes, cathodes and electrical fields are involved. It feels like we're back in School, so let's skip to the next section.
The Movement. Much like the SARW045 above, the SARC001 is powered by a 28,800bph “Hi-Beat” 6R2X calibre. The six-handed movement, offers circular day, date and power serve indication on its fourth, fifth and sixth hands. It’s one of my favourite affordable complications. There’s something very intriguing about a watch that looks like a chronograph but isn’t.
The Bracelet. Comes on the original tombstone style bracelet, and will fit up to an 8 inch wrist.
Condition: In great condition - no immediately noticeable marks anywhere. The only tiny hairlines can be found on the side of the case, and there are some hard-to-see bump marks on the bezel
Scope: Original box and papers.
Movement: 6R20 Automatic Movement, 28,800 bph, 45 power reserve, 29 jewels
Dimensions:
- Case Width: 39.0mm
- Lug to Lug: 46mm
- Case Thickness: 11.5mm
