Celebrating a legacy of innovation, Seiko introduces a new King Seiko series.

Following the success of the King Seiko collection's second design series, the KSK, Seiko embraced a period of innovation from the late 1960s through the 1970s, introducing a variety of case shapes and designs. Today, the King Seiko collection welcomes a new series inspired by a classic design from that era.
This new King Seiko series features dials in silver, purple, and green, each telling a unique story. The silver dial, textured to evoke the modern-day cityscape of Tokyo, pays homage to the birthplace of the King Seiko collection in 1961. The purple one reflects the traditional Japanese colour known as "Edo purple," treasured during the Edo period. Meanwhile, the green dial, with its captivating gradation, captures the lush greenery that has adorned parts of Tokyo over the centuries. Interestingly, every dial showcases the multi-faceted index at twelve o'clock which has been intricately designed with a pattern reminiscent of arrow feather fletching, a nod to traditional Japanese archery.
The case shape of the new series draws inspiration from the King Seiko 45KCM of 1969, whose elegantly curved silhouette influenced subsequent King Seiko designs. This contemporary series reinterprets the iconic 1969 contours with a modern twist. Here, each watch is paired with a sophisticated multi-row bracelet, featuring a mix of mirror-polished and brushed finishes that catch the light subtly. The bracelet&rsquo;s shorter links, combined with the low centre of gravity of the slim case, ensure a comfortable fit on the wrist. Combined with the slimline Seiko automatic Calibre 6L35, these timepieces boast a sleek and comfortable thickness of less than 10mm.

In 2024, Seiko celebrates its centenary with a stunning limited-edition release - the SJE115, crafted to the same high specifications as its King Seiko counterparts, boasts a unique light blue-green dial adorned with a textured pattern reminiscent of a dragon's scales. This design symbolises Seiko's dynamic progression into the next century. The dragon, representing 2024 in the Japanese zodiac, adds cultural significance to this commemorative piece. This exceptional timepiece will only have 700 units produced.

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