Seiko Presage Automatic Power Reserve Limited Edition SPB329J1

The Presage Sharp Edged series adapts the traditional Japanese art of Kabuki theater into the modern age.
Since its launch in 2020, the creative combination of Japanese culture and modern design has been a central feature of the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged series. Two new creations enrich this series and are a homm age of the longevity of the Kabuki theater. These clocks were made inmm Designed in collaboration with Ebizo Ichikawa, one of Japan's most famous and influential Kabuki actors.

The reddish-brown color of the dial is known as kakiiro and is a traditional Japanese color that has its origins in the Ichikawa family, who first used it on their kabuki costumes generations ago. Even today, kakiiro is a popular kabuki color.

The Kakiiro dial features a color gradation that creates a unique sharpness and depth. The edge of the dial is a darker shade, allowing the gold-colored hands and indexes to stand out clearly.
The watches are offered with a leather strap, the back of which is also made of kakiiro, a subtle nod to the Edo period when it was forbidden to wear bright colors in public and so they were only used on the back of garments .
Photo of the Kabuki stage
The dials feature the Japanese hemp leaf pattern Asanoha, which has been used for centuries for the fabrics of Kabuki costumes. Thanks not least to the popularity and influence of Kabuki actors, the Asanoha pattern has long been very popular in Japanese fashion and design. popular.

*Kabuki is a dramatic theatre form that combines music and dance and is one of the traditional Japanese performance arts. It is very popular and has always reflected the taste and fashion of the city's inhabitants. With a history that goes back over 400 years , this theatre form, which is performed exclusively by men, has an extensive repertoire thatmm it is still performed and ranges from ancient plays that are hundreds of years old to brand new theatrical experiments.