Ever since its birth, the Presage collection has been
renowned for its unique
balance of
beauty and
technology,
combining its fine watchmaking
technology
with Japanese craftsmanship
and
art forms.
Today, Seiko introduces into the Presage collection a
creation inspired by
the
now-classic
fantasy-adventure
Japanese
animation film “Castle In The Sky.”
This is the first animation feature from the world-
renowned Japanese
animation
studio,
Studio Ghibli,
whose
works have
won the favor of
animation fans
worldwide for their imaginative,
other-worldly settings,
distinctive visuals
and
masterful storytelling.
The enamel dial gives the watch a
warm and
gentle feel.
The combination of the Roman
numerals. reminiscent
of a clock
tower, the
soft tone of the dial, and
the retro hands
captures
the
nostalgia of the animation film.
The crest on the levitation crystal
of Sheeta’s
pendant is
reproduced on the 6 o’clock
position of the
enamel dial.
The levitation
crystal itself is
recreated in the
glass crown
head.
The beauty of the movement is in view
through the see-through
case
back
decorated
with an illustration of the picture
taken by
Pazu’s father when he caught sight of the
castle in the
sky.
The caseback is also
inscribed with
the words
“Leetay Latuparita
Ulus Aria Los Balu Netoreel” [save me and
revive the eternal
light], the chant that is
central
to
the
story.
The watch is powered by a new
version
of Seiko’s high-performance
6R35
movement, Caliber 6R31. Like
Caliber
6R35, the
movement delivers a
power
reserve of 70 hours and shares
the
same
performance attributes, but
without a date
window.
＊In an actual product, the case back
direction
might be
different from the photograph.
The pattern carved on the
keystone found in
Laputa is
recreated
on the back of the
cordovan strap.
The watch is offered in a special presentation box
with
an
illustration
of Laputa and carries a card
message
from the
film’s director, Hayao Miyazaki.
Limited edition of 1,200
Available in July
