Seiko Presage Urushi SARW013 Hands-On

KIH · 2015-02-19T04:13:48Z

KIH reviews the Seiko Presage Urushi SARW013, showcasing its black Urushi dial, gold hands, and 40.5mm case. See photos and collector insights.

KIH

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KIH introduces the Seiko Presage Urushi SARW013, sharing his initial impressions and detailed photographs of this distinctive timepiece. His post highlights the watch's craftsmanship, particularly its Urushi dial and the thoughtful design elements that evoke traditional Japanese art forms.

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Here you go!

Very, very nice and well made. Just found time to open the box

These photos don't do justice - sorry for the bad lighting and cheapy compact camera....

Gold hands give you the image of Maki-E, which is the art form often used with Urushi (the name of the material)....

As always, nicely done case....

The gold one stitch on the strap matches very well as a total....

Three hands version maybe nicer to many, but I like the more gold on this power reserve version - the subdial on 6h is date.

Need very good macro lens to capture the thickness of the silver index as well as the hands and gold power reserve meter, on the black urushi dial....

Nice!

Ken

Key Points from the Discussion

The 40.5mm case size, while larger than the author's usual preference, is deemed acceptable due to the watch's overall appeal and design.
The single gold stitch on the leather strap is a subtle, yet effective, design detail that complements the gold Maki-e inspired hands and overall Japanese aesthetic.
The Urushi dial offers significant depth, which is a key characteristic appreciated by collectors.
The power reserve version of the Urushi dial, with its additional gold elements, is seen by some as more evocative of Maki-e art than the simpler three-hand version.
The Urushi dial's beauty can convert collectors who weren't initially planning to acquire a Seiko, demonstrating its strong aesthetic appeal.
Despite not having the highest level of movement finishing, the watch's price-to-performance ratio and accuracy are considered strong points.

The Discussion

TMReds

Feb 19, 2015

Nice report !

Oh , Ken-san bought power-reserve model . I felt 3 hands model better , because it has more elegance of MAKIE . Sorry for late to up my report . Tomo

KIH

Feb 19, 2015

Actually, I bought both :-)

Your English is fine, Tomo-san. Very beautiful. But you are right - not easy to tell this is "Urushi". But black and gold contrast is so nice. Three hands must be nice as well.... Ken

TMReds

Feb 19, 2015

Thank you very much!

Both !? , it's perfect decision ! Really difficult to realize that it's urushi ... I hope many people feel urushi is beautiful .

Dr No

Feb 19, 2015

I'm one who finds . . .

. . . depths of beauty in urushi. I wasn't planning on getting a Seiko, but it was love at first sight the moment I saw Ken's original thread regarding these limited edition models. Cordially, Art

MTF

Feb 19, 2015

On Lunar New Year, Seiko Urushi watch gets applause from Mrs MTF

Ken, The current Mrs MTF just saw your Seiko Urushi watch and gives her approval. Enough said! The watch is Mrs MTF Sealed: a plus. She particularly liked the oh-so-Japanese understatement of single gold stitch on the leather strap to echo the gold maki-e hands. Regards, MTF

KIH

Feb 19, 2015

Really, really NOT bad!

I am glad Mrs. MTF approves :-) Ken