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Introducing The Seiko Prospex SRPH43K1 and Seiko Presage SPB273J1
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Introducing The Seiko Prospex SRPH43K1 and Seiko Presage SPB273J1
The Low down
Seiko has dropped a double debut in the form of a limited edition Presage and a limited edition Prspex made for the (somewhat sprawling) Asia, Oceania and Middle East regions. On the Presage side of the fence, we’re treated to a subtly textured dial and pleasing colourway on the Sharp Edge GMT SPB273J1. And keeping the sharp theme going, Presage offers a bright new interpretation of the fan-favourite ‘Samurai’, the SRPH43K1 diver.
IMHO
First up, let’s take a look at the Sharp Edge. This is a relatively new addition to the Presage family, and it really straddles the line between dressy and casual and has a few features that really make it stand out. First of all, the mechanical GMT 6R46 is one of the best in class for the price, and you get quite a lot of style to go with the substance. Like other watches in the line, the dial is a traditional Japanese colour. Here it’s ‘gofun’, which has a yellowish, ivory hue. The effect is amplified by the dial texture, which is inspired by Japanese textile design, as well as the rose gold-tone hands and markers. Contrasting nicely with this is the dark ceramic bezel which serves as a 24-hour scale. This 42.2mm package makes for a particularly chic take on a sporty travel watch.
Tech Specs
Seiko Prospex SRPH43K1
Functions: Time and date
Case: Stainless steel, 43.8mm, thickness 12.8mm, water resistance to 100M
Strap: Blue silicon
Price: Approximate recommended retail price USD 630
Seiko Presage SPB273J1
Functions: GMT with independent hour hand adjustment, power reserve
Case: Stainless steel, 42.2mm, thickness 13.7mm, water resistance to 100M
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: Approximate recommended retail price of USD 1,380