New 2023 Release Seiko 110th Anniversary Le (Laurel 1913)

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This enamel timepiece has been designed to commemorate 110 years since Japan’s very first wristwatch, created by Seiko in 1913: The ‘Laurel.’
One of the Presage Takumi craft designs, this limited-edition watch is inspired by the design elements of that first wristwatch and incorporates several of the original features including the proportions, lug shape, font and colouring - noticeably with the signature red 12 o’clock, just like its inspiration.
The enamel dial has been recreated by hand by skilled Japanese artisan craftsman Mr Yokosawa using traditional heritage enamelling techniques. The historical design is combined with the modern Automatic in-house 6R27 calibre movement, with a power reserve of over 45 hours.
The Seiko Presage collection inherits more than a century of watchmaking tradition and remains true to its values of Japanese precision and beauty in every piece.

[@robertlock6041]

Gorgeous... an instant classic... Thanks for this Barry. 2500 worldwide isn't so many, I don't think they'll have a problem selling them. I hope 2023 is kind to you Barry, I feel that despite all the problems around that your future looks good. Cheers from Weymouth, Bob 🍻⌚

[@ClickSpringReview]

Thanks Bob and all the best to you and yours from North Warwickshire way matey :)

[@69fastfurious]

Fantastic it looks Back to the 19 century pocket watch 👌 I’ve got to say it’s not my type of watch but it is for sure a beautiful made watch from Seiko

[@ClickSpringReview]

Exactly its a stunning model but maybe not for everyone

[@officialMainspring]

I have a possible cousin to this.. a SARX027. dial is based on Riki Wantanabe's design, fire enamel, actually the very first fire enamel dial Seiko offered back a few years ago. It has 39mm case diameter and I believe something like 13mm+ case height so I'd imagine it would have about the same look on wrist. I personally love how it wears. The fire enamel(grand feu) dial is stunning. Surprisingly very good quality. I wasn't expecting much due to the price of the watch but was very pleasantly surprised. Anyway, I love this Laurel tribute piece. I think Seiko did a nice job. I would have preferred to have it not come with a date function and just a running seconds at the 6. power reserve complication is ok with me. It's something neat and it doesn't draw attention to itself way they did it.. Thinking real hard about possibly picking this one up!

[@ClickSpringReview]

The SARX027 its a lovely looking watch its a amazing as I've never seen it before, I'm so glad you brought it up Sir , If you do get one please let me know what you think of it 👍🏻

[@KRW628]

It's still December 31 in Chicago. Happy New Year. I often thought that Seiko should do a modern version of the Laurel.

[@ClickSpringReview]

its 3 am here just got back from a party , The watch I think is gorgeous but its not going to be to everyones taste

[@ClickSpringReview]

Yeah it’s going to be interesting to see who buys it

[@KBosch-xp2ut]

Wow!

[@ClickSpringReview]

it is a beauty 👍🏻

[@CowCatwithafancyHat]

Interesting movement choice, besides the thickness I can feel the attraction to it. The dial I think is hard to pass, quite special. Thank you for sharing this piece. I hope 2023 will turn out to be an interesting year for you in your new professional endeavor.

[@ClickSpringReview]

It's something special from Seiko as it's very different from everything else they do, but will it sell ? All the best Adrian and a happy new year to you Sir

[@ericb8888]

Proper Seikosha. . Happy New Year ;)

[@ClickSpringReview]

Happy New Year Eric 👍🏻

[@RandallSlick]

A nice take on a trench watch, and very glad Seiko have made it. But, I'm wearing a 1920s Waltham of the same style and it's slim. The Seiko really does sacrifice something with that height. Perhaps if they'd stuck with a hand-wound movement it might have helped. I think the height would put the obvious buyers off, which is a shame. Great review as always nevertheless.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Thanks Sir , I've a Waltham pocket watch movement I was thinking of fitting in a wrist watch case at same point , I hand wind I do think would of been a more fitting movement for the watch

[@RandallSlick]

@@ClickSpringReview Ah, like the Ukrainians on eBay? Now that's a gamble. Good luck mate. To ensure a decent job, I'd set aside a couple of thousand, Of course, first catch your watchmaker. Do you know a good one?

[@ClickSpringReview]

@@RandallSlick I am a studying watch and clockmaker Sir so I do all the work myself

[@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215]

What a great tribute to this watchmaker. I think this one will definitely rise in value

[@ClickSpringReview]

I have a feeling you could be right John, but the watch isn't going to be for everyone

[@raylightace]

Great video. Can I confirm that the hands are heat blued? In the closeup at 2:50, the hands looked like they were coated with blue material, much like their usual Seiko Presage hands. Thank you.

[@ClickSpringReview]

I believe they are but I have asked the question and I'm waiting to hear back Ray

[@ClickSpringReview]

I spoke to Seiko and they say there thermal blued Ray

[@raylightace]

@@ClickSpringReview this helps. Thank you so much for checking!

[@ahmadnaeem4436]

Pls do tell tell that if one have to manually set the date after each month?

[@ClickSpringReview]

The date wheel is numbered up to 31 so all ok if there are 31 days that month but if there is only 30 then you will have to change the date Sir

[@mikeorlowski_]

39mm and 20mm classic sized strap/bracelet and I could spend a grand.

[@ClickSpringReview]

Its a beautiful watch Mike and something very different from Seiko's normal models , I like it :)

[@EricMarchalWatches]

Very pretty! What’s the availability like? Is it hard to get?

[@ClickSpringReview]

Only came out yesterday so at the min you shouldn't have a problem getting one Eric

[@Ossory88]

Looks like the laurence of Arabia omega

[@ClickSpringReview]

Watches of those days did have a cool and unique look to them with there thin pencil hands and onion crown TAU

[@ramirorodriguez5957]

Is nice but the price is crazy $1600 is not worth

[@ClickSpringReview]

When it comes to Seiko the RRP isn't the price you should be paying, always aim for 10% or more off F&G will do this for 1440 for maybe even less

[@Barry-26]

The accuracy isn’t good at all.

[@ClickSpringReview]

My timegrapher doesn’t lie oovll this one is very accurate , so do you mean you have one which isn’t ??

[@Barry-26]

@@ClickSpringReview we are talking about this watch.

[@ClickSpringReview]

@@Barry-26 Sorry do you mean the timegrapher is wrong Sir ??

[@Barry-26]

@@ClickSpringReview Precision +25 to -15 seconds per day. Nice watch but accurate is a bit high and low for the price. Cheers

[@ClickSpringReview]

I do agree the Seiko 6R and 4R movements are either good like this one 1sec per day or bad but this one I was very impressed with, but on the other hand the Alpinist I had last week was pretty poor , that to was a 6R movement