SEIKO | Seiko Watch 100th Anniversary Solar Radio-Controlled Digital Watch
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March 24, 2015

SEIKO | Seiko Watch 100th Anniversary Solar Radio-Controlled Digital Watch


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SEIKO Watches 100th Anniversary



Solar Radio Digital Watch Limited to 200 Units



This year marks the 100th anniversary of SEIKO's watchmaking. To commemorate this milestone, the "SEIKO Watches 100th Anniversary Limited Model," a solar radio digital watch utilizing active-matrix EPD technology, will be released in a limited edition of 200 units on Saturday, September 7th.



Text by YANAKA Tomomi




Active-Matrix EPD Displays Delicate Arabic Numerals Digitally



The "SEIKO Watches 100th Anniversary Limited Model" is born from SEIKO Brightz, a brand for discerning adult men who value their personal style, combining SEIKO's cutting-edge technology with a design that prioritizes user comfort.

Its defining feature is the adoption of the advanced active-matrix EPD, a prominent electronic paper display method, in a wristwatch. This latest technology enables the digital reproduction of the Arabic numerals that graced the dial of the "Laurel," Japan's first wristwatch and SEIKO's original timepiece.

In addition to Arabic numerals, the display can be set to a bold Roman numeral design or a standard font suitable for business settings. Furthermore, the dial color can be switched between white and black.

Equipped with a solar charging function, it eliminates the need for battery replacements. It provides instant access to the time in 32 cities worldwide and maintains perfect accuracy by receiving standard radio waves from five stations in Japan, the US, Germany, and other regions. The design is further enhanced by a three-dimensional sapphire crystal with cut edges and 40 diamonds adorning the top and bottom of the display, lending it a distinguished air befitting a centennial celebration.

A century has passed since SEIKO began crafting timepieces. True to the founder's motto, "Always one step ahead of the times," SEIKO has also played a pioneering role in digital watches. This digital watch embodies the brand's pioneering achievements and its ongoing philosophy of innovation.



SEIKO Watches 100th Anniversary Limited Model
Case Size│41.1 x 42.9 x 10.9 mm
Material│Stainless Steel
Limited Production│200 units
Release Date│September 7 (Saturday)
Price│¥115,500

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