Seiko Presage Classic Series SPB447 Craftsmanship Urushi Lacquer Dial

The Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series highlights traditional skills of Japan by showcasing Japanese beauty in mechanical wristwatches. Seiko introduces a new model in the series with a glossy urushi lacquer dial and a GMT function that displays two different time zones. In doing so, the watch combines practical functionality with a dial whose depth invites repeated glances.

Urushi lacquer has been used since ancient times for bowls, plates, and other utensils because of its characteristics as a highly durable natural material, making it an integral part of people's lives. The lacquer dials in the Craftsmanship Series are carefully crafted by combining an innovative manufacturing method that directly combines metal and lacquer with traditional techniques to create a smooth surface. The lacquer applied to the dial must have a beautiful luster yet be thin enough not to interfere with the movement of the hands, which requires a high level of skill. Under the supervision of lacquer artist Isshu Tamura, craftsmen repeatedly applied and polished the lacquer dozens of times to produce the unique glossy depth.

The new model expresses the glamorous and elegant side of Kanazawa lacquerware by using a subdued gold color for the GMT hand and the 24-hour layout on the outer edge of the indexes, which harmonizes with the glossy, deep black lacquer dial. The brush-like shape of the GMT hand, extending to the edge of the dial, adds an even more elegant impression. In addition, the white three-dimensional bar indexes, hour and minute hands, and mirror-finished seconds hand maximize the contrast with the black lacquer dial, achieving high legibility.

The strap is made of leather produced by a tannery certified by the Leather Working Group*.

*The Leather Working Group (LWG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to responsibly made, sustainable leather production. Since 2005, LWG has designed standards to certify all actors in the supply chain.

The Seiko Presage SPB447 is a Classic Series “Craftsmanship” model featuring a glossy Urushi lacquer dial and a GMT function that displays two different time zones. The deep black lacquer dial is complemented by a subdued gold GMT hand and a 24-hour layout around the outer edge of the indexes. White three-dimensional bar indexes and contrasting hands enhance legibility.

The Urushi lacquer dial is carefully crafted using traditional techniques, with lacquer repeatedly applied and polished to create its distinctive glossy depth. The watch is powered by Calibre 6R54, an automatic movement with manual winding and approximately 72 hours of power reserve. It is fitted with a cow leather strap and a dual-curved sapphire crystal.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Seiko
Reference: SPB447J1
Collection: Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship”
Model: SPB447
Product Type: Automatic with manual winding
Movement: Automatic with manual winding
Calibre: 6R54
Precision: +25 to -15 seconds per day
Power Reserve: Approx. 72 hours (3 days)
Jewels: 24
Functions: 24-hour hand (dual time display function); stop second hand function
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Colour/Finish: Super-hard coating
Case Diameter: 40.2mm
Case Thickness: 12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug: 48.0mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Dial: Deep black Urushi lacquer dial
Crystal: Dual-curved sapphire crystal
Crystal Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Strap: Cow leather
Clasp/Buckle Type: Three-fold clasp with push button release
Water Resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic Resistance: 4,800 A/m
Weight: 87.0g
Caseback: See-through & screw case back
Other Manufacturer Specifications: GMT dual-time display; subdued gold GMT hand; white three-dimensional bar indexes; handcrafted Urushi lacquer dial.