2026.01.06
Press Release

King Seiko, Prospex, Presage, and Astron commemorate
Seiko’s 145th anniversary.

An example of the engraving applied to Kintaro’s timepieces.
Today, King Seiko, Prospex, Presage, and Astron unveil new limited-edition models whose gold-colored accents express Seiko’s enduring commitment to enriching lives with joy and beauty.

Prospex

The hands, indexes, and Seiko logo are colored in gold.
Seiko’s pioneering legacy in sports timing is dotted with milestones that include Japan’s first chronograph wristwatch in 1964 and the world’s first automatic chronograph with a column wheel and vertical clutch, the Speedtimer, in 1969. The new Speedtimer mechanical chronograph features a dial pattern inspired by the design that was engraved on Kintaro’s early timepieces, reimagined to combine a classic look with the legibility that defines every Prospex watch. Gold-colored elements set against the white dial further enhance this timepiece’s refined elegance. Shaped by heritage, the watch finds inspiration in the flowing designs and gracefully contoured bracelets of Speedtimer chronographs from the 1960s and 70s.

Powered by Caliber 8R48, hand-assembled by Seiko’s most skilled watchmakers, the chronograph delivers high precision and reliability through its vertical clutch and column wheel. Its escapement, made lightweight and strong thanks to MEMS technology, further enhances this movement’s performance.

Presage

The watch features movable lugs and a pull-through leather strap sourced from Leather Working Group-certified tanneries*
The Presage model draws inspiration from a variation of the Timekeeper. It features an onion crown, and the bezel, which is adorned with intricate and dimensional detailing, echoes the silhouette of the historical timepiece. And like the Timekeeper, the Presage creation features a dial in smooth white enamel. Marked with slender Roman numerals, it evokes old-world charm while ensuring high legibility. The box-shaped glass, another vintage-inspired feature, provides the design with a rich depth.

The watch is powered by the automatic Caliber 6R51, which provides a power reserve of three full days.
The Timekeeper, Type 17
*Leather Working Group
The Leather Working Group (LWG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to responsibly made, sustainable leather production. Seiko, a member of LWG, aims to increase its percentage of leather straps made with leather produced by LWG-certified tanneries to over 90% in the future.

Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Editions

SJE121

King Seiko KS1969


Caliber 6L35
 Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
 Power reserve: 45 hours
 Number of jewels: 26

Specifications
 Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the
 inner surface
 Screw case back
 Diameter: 39.4mm, Thickness: 9.9mm
 Water resistance: 5 bar
 Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
 Recommended retail price in Europe: €3,200
 Limited edition of 800
SRQ059

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph


Caliber 8R48
 Driving system: Automatic
 Column wheel and vertical clutch
 Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
 Power reserve: 45 hours
 Jewels: 34
 Chronograph with 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock and 12-hour
 counter at 6 o’clock

Specifications
 Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating
 Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the
 inner surface
 Screw case back
 Water resistance: 10 bar
 Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
 Diameter: 42.0mm, Thickness: 14.6mm
 Three-fold clasp with push-button release
 Recommended retail price in Europe: €2,700
 Limited edition of 700
SPB538

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial


Caliber 6R51
 Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
 Power reserve: 72 hours
 Number of jewels: 24

Specifications
 Stainless steel case
 Enamel dial
 Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the
 inner surface
 Screw case back
 Diameter: 35.0mm, Thickness: 12.3 mm
 Water resistance: 5 bar
 Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
 Leather strap
 Recommended retail price in Europe: €2,000
 Limited edition of 1,450
SSH186

Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph


Caliber 5X83
 GPS-controlled time and time zone adjustment
 Dual-Time with AM/PM indication
 Chronograph with 1/20th second counter at 12 o’clock
 12-hour counter (hours and minutes) at six o’clock during
 chronograph operation
 Perpetual calendar correct to the year 2100
 Automatic DST adjustment function
 High-speed time zone adjustment
 Time transfer function
 Signal reception result indication
 World time function (38 time zones)
 Power save function
 Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month (without receiving a GPS signal
 and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C)

Specifications
 Titanium case and bracelet with black super-hard coating
 Titanium bezel with sapphire crystal insert
 Dual-curved sapphire crystal with super-clear coating
 Water resistance: 10 bar
 Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
 Diameter: 44.1mm, Thickness: 14.4mm
 Easy-adjust three-fold clasp with push button release
 Recommended retail price in Europe: €3,400
 Limited edition of 1,450
For further information:

Special web page:

https://www.seikowatches.com/global-en/special/145years

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