Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition is a 3-hand mechanical watch with calendar that pays homage to the design of the Crown Chronograph from 1964.

The Crown Chronograph, Japan’s first wristwatch with a stopwatch function, was developed in 1964 for the first international sports event held in Japan.

Seiko Crown Chronograph from 1964 and Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition
Seiko Crown Chronograph from 1964 and Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition

Presage, which has inherited Seiko’s watchmaking tradition, will release a limited-edition model that pays homage to the design of the Crown Chronograph.

In acknowledgment of the year of the Crown Chronograph’s release, 1964, the number of watches will be limited to 1964 units.

Vintage Seiko Crown Chronograph from 1964
Seiko Crown Chronograph from 1964

The Crown Chronograph - Japan’s first wristwatch with a stopwatch function

Seiko was in charge of making the official watch for the first international sports event held in Japan in 1964, which triggered development of a watch with a stopwatch function.

The Crown Chronograph was a simple chronograph based on the Crown, a manual winding mechanical watch.

Vintage Men Seiko Chronograph
Seiko Crown Chronograph from 1964

Although a one-push chronograph, the use of a pillar wheel allows reliable control of the stopwatch. It is to this day considered a legendary timepiece that exudes Seiko’s uncompromising manufacturing ability.

Not only in its function but also with its design and the high legibility, the watch is a standard to tell the time.

Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition Watch Review
Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition

Features

Faithful reproduction of the design of the first Crown Chronograph

The design of the 1964 Crown Chronograph has been reproduced as faithfully as possible. The clearly defined Arabic numerals applied to the narrow bezel and the fine minute gradations highlighted on the dial, has been reproduced throughout.

The case has an inwardly tilted shape so that it rests securely on the wrist, which increases stability.

The New Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition
Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition

Dial with high legibility

High legibility is ensured day and night through the use of Lumibrite on the distinctive indexes.

A non-reflective coating is applied to the inner surface of the sapphire glass to improve legibility even further.

Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition Case Back
Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition

Caseback

The letters “Limited Edition” and the serial number 0001/1964-1964/1964 are inscribed on the case back as proof of this limited quantity edition.

Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition
Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition

Automatic movement with power reserve of 70 hours

This model has a power reserve of 70 hours, therefore, there is no concern about the remaining power on Monday morning even if the watch is unused over the weekend.

Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition Full Box for sale
Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition

A special box

The Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition is offered in a special box.

The new Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition
Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition

Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition

Technical specifications:

Ref. SPB127J1, SPB131J1, SPB129J1

Case:

·       Case Size: Thickness: 11.3 mm, Diameter: 41.3 mm, Length: 48.3 mm

·       Water Resistance: 10 bar

·       Crystal Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

·       Other Specifications: Screw case back

Movement:

·       Caliber Number: 6R35

·       Movement Type: Automatic with manual winding capacity

·       Accuracy: +25 to -15 seconds per day

·       Jewels: 24

·       Pover reserve: 70 hours

Functions:

·       Date display

·       Stop second hand function

The price for the Seiko Presage Prestige Line 2020 Limited Edition is 830 Euro. The watch is limited to 1964 pieces per model and will be available from February 2020.

For more information please visit Seiko Online.