18 Mar 2026
Press Release

Lightweight, multifaceted, and featuring a new dial design,
three new titanium creations join the King Seiko VANAC series.

three new titanium creations join the King Seiko VANAC series.

In 1972, King Seiko introduced the VANAC, a series with bold expressions of vibrant colours and innovative, multifaceted designs. Last year, the VANAC series returned to the collection with a sporty new aesthetic, preserving the spirit of the original while adopting a new automatic movement. Today, three new VANAC models are presented in titanium, blending strength and corrosion resistance with lightweight comfort, further elevating the dynamic character of the series.

Original VANAC designs from the 1970s

A bold yet practical sports watch

A bold yet practical sports watch

The new titanium creations retain the distinctive case design of the VANAC series, known for its bold facets, dynamic angularity, and bezel-less construction that creates an elegant and slender profile. The bracelet, which flows seamlessly from the case, is composed of short links to create beautiful horizontal lines.

Extensive mirror-polished surfaces are accented by brushed finishing on the case and bracelet. With titanium’s darker tone, the contrast between polished and brushed areas is heightened to emphasize the dynamic and sporty design.

Approximately 40% lighter than stainless steel, titanium delivers remarkable wearability. Its inherent lightness, combined with a three-fold clasp for the bracelet, ensures exceptional comfort and security on the wrist, even during active wear.

 the watch’s sapphire crystal case back
The oscillating weight and the bridges are adorned with a sophisticated wave pattern, which can be seen through the watch’s sapphire crystal case back.

Powering this creation is Seiko’s latest mechanical movement, Calibre 8L45, which offers a power reserve of approximately 72 hours and an accuracy of +10 to -5 seconds per day. Beyond its precision, it was engineered to have the robustness and other qualities demanded of movements that power modern-day mechanical sports watches. Built on a foundation of practicality and performance, the watch retains its dynamic and striking character, making it a perfect fusion of strength, elegance, and versatility.

A new dial design offered in three variations

A new dial design offered in three variations
The indexes, filled with Lumibrite for enhanced legibility,
are mounted on a three-dimensional ring embedded in the dial's surface.

The dial design draws inspiration from Tokyo’s cityscape stretching across the horizon and the exhilarating sense of speed that pulses through the metropolis. The new dial pattern combines horizontal lines with others that radiate from the centre to evoke the invigorating dynamism of driving along one of Tokyo’s highways toward its expansive skyline.

HKF001
HKF002
HKF003

Offered with three colour variations – purple, grey, and black – the dials are complemented by the subdued, natural tone of titanium. Each colour channels the scenes reflected in the driver’s eyes: the serene horizon at dawn, the modern beauty of the urban highway, and the hurtling speed of moving through Tokyo at night.

These three creations will join the King Seiko collection as continuous production models, available from July 2026 at the Seiko Boutiques and select retail partners worldwide.

King Seiko VANAC: HKF001, HKF002, HKF003

HKF001

HKF001

HKF002

HKF002

HKF003

HKF003

Calibre 8L45
Driving system: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of jewels: 35
Specifications
Titanium case and bracelet
Three-fold clasp with push-button release
Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
See-through screw case back
Diameter: 41.0mm, Thickness: 14.3mm
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Recommended retail price in AUD: $6,000

For further information:

Special web page:
https://www.seikowatches.com/au-en/products/kingseiko/special/vanac_titanium/

King Seiko web page:
https://www.seikowatches.com/au-en/products/kingseiko

Note:
The specifications and price information in this release are as of the published date and are subject to change.

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