The artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship is a central feature of the Seiko Presage Collection, combining fine mechanical watchmaking with various forms of art. Studio Ghibli’s animated films have won the favour of fans worldwide for their imaginative settings, distinctive visuals, and masterful storytelling.
Today, Seiko introduces into the Presage Craftsmanship Series a new enamel-dialed watch that captures the worldview of one of the most renowned Japanese animated films ever: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
The watch is powered by Calibre 6R51, a new version of Seiko’s high-performance 6R55 movement. Like Calibre 6R55, this new version delivers a power reserve of 72 hours and has the same performance attributes, only without the date display. The new movement was developed to emphasise the beauty of the craft dial that sits above it.
The wearer can view the movement’s gold-coloured oscillating weight through a display case back, together with a depiction of the end scene, in which a non-toxic plant sprouts out from deep under the Sea of Decay, making one imagine that the earth has been cleansed. A legend from the Valley of the Wind that is expressed in the film, “Clothed in blue robes, descending onto a golden field” is engraved on the gold-plated case back.
The strap is made of leather produced by a tannery certified by the Leather Working Group*. An Ohm is stamped on the tip of the inner side of the strap.
*The Leather Working Group (LWG) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to responsibly made, sustainable leather production. Since 2005, LWG has designed standards to certify all actors in the supply chain.
Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Studio Ghibli Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Collaboration Limited Edition
[ Calibre 6R51 ]
Limited edition of 1,500
Available in March 2024
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