Four new Seiko Presage creations celebrate
the beauty of Tomioka silk.

The Seiko Presage collection is renowned for showcasing Seiko’s mechanical watchmaking expertise alongside distinctive expressions of Japanese culture and artistry. Today, four new creations join the Presage Classic Series, each featuring a dial inspired by the beauty of Tomioka silk, a premium Japanese silk produced in the region surrounding the Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma Prefecture, in the northern Kanto region of Japan.

Tomioka silk is made exclusively from locally produced cocoons and prized for its fine, uniform threads carefully crafted by skilled artisans. Distinguished by its smooth texture, subtle sheen, and elegant drape, it reflects Japan’s long-standing tradition of sericulture and silk craftsmanship.

Established in 1872, the Tomioka Silk Mill thrived as the centre of Japan's silk industry and played a pivotal role in its development. In recognition of this historical significance, the “Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites” were registered in 2014 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To safeguard and pass on the tradition of sericulture, along with Japan’s silk culture, the Tomioka Silk Promotion Organization was established in 2021. Its initiatives span the entire silk production process in Tomioka City, from cocoon cultivation to the development, manufacture, and sale of purely domestically produced silk products. Today, the Tomioka Silk Promotion Organization works to build on this historical background and promote Tomioka silk as a symbol of Japanese craftsmanship and cultural legacy.

Today, Seiko Presage celebrates the elegance and craftsmanship of Tomioka silk, capturing its beauty in four new creations, one of which is offered as a limited edition of 2,000.

A new dial pattern that captures the flowing, lustrous sheen of Tomioka silk

The limited-edition watch’s intricate dial pattern reflects the graceful drape and texture inherent in finely woven Tomioka silk. The refined lustre and pristine whiteness of silk produced by a rare silkworm variety cultivated in Gunma Prefecture are captured on the dial, which is finished with a pearl-like coating that shimmers gracefully in the light and imparts a sophisticated radiance.

Three new creations with dials that channel Japanese art and culture

In addition to the limited-edition watch, three regular-production models join the Presage Classic Series. Featuring the same dial pattern inspired by Tomioka silk, each showcases a colour used in traditional Japanese craft to highlight the natural tones created by silk’s beautiful luster: shironeri – an immaculate white born from the refining of silk threads; wakatake-iro – a fresh, vibrant green long favoured in kimono dyeing; and sakura-iro – a soft pink evoking cherry blossoms that has been cherished since ancient times.

The creation with the sakura-iro dial comes with a leather strap in a deep brown colour, inspired by the trunk of the cherry tree. As with the limited-edition watch, the strap is made with leather sourced from Leather Working Group-certified tanneries.

All four models are offered in a 38.0mm case, adding a new size variation to the Presage Classic Series. Drawing on the mechanical Calibre 6R51, the watches have a power reserve of approximately 72 hours, exemplifying Presage’s expertise in both design and high-quality mechanical watchmaking.

The four watches will be available at the Seiko Boutiques and select retail stores worldwide from July 2026.