‘Ukiyo-e’ is a form of Japanese artistry which began in the 17th century. The images are expressed in the form of woodblock prints or paintings of traditional cultural Japanese scenes – usually featuring Kabuki performers, Sumo wrestlers, historic scenes, folk tales, landscapes, or nature. The dial of this King Seiko timepiece is inspired by the nature found in Kameido, the where the King Seiko brand began, designed in the form of Ukiyo-e. The dial of this ‘Garyu-Bai Red’ timepiece features a new plum blossom pattern in a bright red gradation. Under a box sapphire crystal glass are a set of sharp Dauphine-style hands with multifaceted edges. It features the signature King Seiko sharp, angular brushed finish case design and an intricate seven-piece bracelet. Powered by the in-house 6L35 automatic calibre – Seiko’s slimmest automatic movement which is accurate to +15/-10 seconds per day, this piece has a power reserve of 45 hours. Long live the new King Seiko: modernised elite watchmaking, yet its stately, dignified and majestically classic looks remain.
