Seiko brings out 4 cult watches for its 145th anniversary from €2,000

Seiko celebrates a major milestone with four long-awaited timepieces. The company is marking its 145th anniversary with a limited series designed for specific uses. In this way, the collection focuses on the essentials and lets the facts speak for themselves.

145 years: the Seiko legacy back on the wrist

Founded in 1881, the Japanese brand has always alternated innovation with a nod to the past. This narrow selection embraces this dialogue between memory and the present. What’s more, each model is anchored in a clear register to facilitate choice.

The approach is clear: respect for historical codes, but contemporary reliability. Enthusiasts see a reassuring framework, with identifiable references. As a result, purchases are based on concrete criteria rather than nostalgia alone.

King Seiko SJE121. King Seiko line, limited edition of 800, advertised price €3,200.

“Four icons, one idea of time.

Seiko’s choice for this anniversary series

Prospex Speedtimer SRQ059. Prospex line, limited edition of 700, priced at €2,700.

Framing by family makes it easier to read the offer. In this way, a sporty, classic or technological profile can be immediately identified. In short, you avoid dispersion, and your purchase gains in serenity.

• 145 years of Japanese history, between tradition and progress.
• 4 watches designed for different uses.
• Limited editions: 800, 700 and 1,450.
• Announced retail prices: €2,700 to €3,400.
• Clear positioning: sport, dress, know-how, technology.

Finish, tuning and precision: what to remember

On these pieces, legibility and care for the dials are paramount. Indexes, hands and proportions are designed for comfortable everyday use. What’s more, the construction seems designed to last, which is what counts for a committed purchase.

Here, Seiko capitalizes on its experience of adjustment and robustness. Strap options and wrist comfort also make a difference. As a result, every reference can go from the office to the weekend without a misstep.

Presage SPB538J1. Presage line, limited edition of 1,450, priced at €3,400.

Beyond style, the service/reliability ratio weighs heavily in the decision. Collectors prefer controlled maintenance and available parts. This is why choosing a numbered series makes so much sense if the network is there to support it.

For whom, and how

A beginner’s profile will aim for simple reading and a clean budget. On the other hand, the experienced wearer will be looking for finishing details and historical consistency. In addition, everyone will benefit from wrist comparisons, as volumes change the feel of a watch.

For a worry-free purchase, anticipate availability and lead times. In addition, check the dial in daylight and the drop on the wrist. In this way, you can validate ergonomics, style and suitability for your actual use.

Astron, technology for everyday use

Astron SSH186. Astron line, limited edition of 1,450, priced at €3,400.

This technological approach aims for precision and everyday practicality. Now, advanced synchronization and simplified adjustment reassure those who travel. As a result, time reading remains stable, whatever the situation.

The market for chic sports watches has tightened in recent years. As a result, limited series sometimes go fast at retailers. In short, it’s best to let your retailer know if you have a particular preference.

These four references play on complementarity rather than repetition. They also lay out a clear roadmap for the coming months. As a result, the Seiko signature remains legible, between precision, sobriety and real use.

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