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SEIKO INTERNATIONAL EDITION PRESAGE AUTOMATIC URUSHI BYAKUDAN-NURI LIMITED EDITION 2000PCS SPB085J1

$2,399.00 USD

Screw case back
Jewels: 29 jewels
Date hand and day hand
Power reserve
Stop second hand function

Description

The dial which encompasses ‘one of the most elaborate lacquer techniques of all, Byakudan-nuri, as well Urushi to portray the rich tones of the sky and moon just before dawnʼ.

The dial of the Seiko Presage Urushi Byakudan-nuri Limited Edition SPB085 evinces a rich blackness. A jet black lacquer is applied by hand to a metal dial disc, allowed to dry and then polished. This process is repeated several times, on each occasion the time-served artisan deftly applies the lacquer with a brush. Only when the craftsman is satisfied with the ‘exact depth of blackʼ is this step considered complete.

An additional layer of Urushi is applied to the epidermis of the dial, acting as a binding agent. The subdials are sprinkled with a very fine metallic powder. The whole of the dial is repeatedly painted with a

‘red-tinged semi-transparent Urushi lacquerʼ. Again, each layer is dried and polished until such point the craftsman is happy with the finish.

A power-reserve indicator, located on the left side of the dial, is designed to replicate a crescent-shaped moon. In this instance, the golden toned moon is created using the Maki-e technique. Initially, the crescent is coated with a layer of Urushi lacquer which acts like an adhesive. Thereafter, gilt-coloured powder is applied to the treated area. Once the powder is affixed to the dial, the craftsman carefully taps the surface to disperse the powder evenly. The craftsman then uses ‘his own specially chosen material to perfect the surfaceʼ.

This painstaking endeavour confers a spectacular horological vista. The jet black dial has a richness which superbly replicates the nocturnal sky. The contrasting subdials exhibit an incredible profundity. As they engage with light, they shine resplendently and morph from a deep maroon to a bright red, almost orange hue. The crescent-shaped power reserve indicator has a granular texture, conferring contrast with the smooth jet black dial area.

The hour and minute hands are sinuous with narrow tips. The hands converse with Roman numerals, articulating the time with notable clarity. A minute track encircles the dial, combining crisp, cream strokes with highly legible Arabic numerals.

The running seconds are proclaimed with a lithe central seconds hand, sporting a golden crescent-shaped counterweight. A pointer-day display is positioned adjacent the crown while a pointer-date display is located at 6 oʼclock. Both of these subdials prove simple to read. The aforementioned power-reserve indicator resides at 9 oʼclock. It employs a lone hand which arcs downwards as the mainspring is tensioned and the stored energy increases.

Driving system Automatic with manual winding mechanism Caliber Number 6R21
Case Stainless steel case Case back: stainless steel and sapphire crystal

Glass Dual-curved sapphire crystal
Glass coating Super-clear coating
Drive duration Power reserve: 45 hours
Water resistance 10 bar water resistance Magnetic reluctance Magnetic resistance Size H47.8mm x W40.5mm x D12.8mm The perimeter of bracelet 195mm Weight 94g
“LIMITED EDITION” engraved on the case back
Serial number engraved on the case back
See-through case back
Screw case back
Jewels: 29 jewels
Date hand and day hand
Power reserve
Stop second hand function

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