Introducing four new timepieces for the Presage Classic Series, each inspired by the beauty of Tomioka silk, a premium Japanese silk produced in the region surrounding the Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma Prefecture, in Japan's northern Kanto region.
The Colours of Japanese Tradition
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 color used in traditional Japanese craft to highlight the natural tones created by silk’s beautiful luster
Established in 1872, the Tomioka Silk Mill thrived as the center 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.
