Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series Urushi Dial — USD 2,664

Seiko's SPB069 boasts a dark blue enamel dial with charming details like a moon-shaped seconds hand. Despite missing subdials, its elegance and classic design cater to those appreciating sophistication with a hint of uniqueness.

Grand Seiko First, significant in Japanese horology, competed with Swiss; recreations since 1960 vary in features like special logos; 2021-60th Anniversary introduced display case back; 2024-Singapore Limited Edition.

Seiko surprised the industry with Urushi and Grand Feu enamel dialed chronographs 9 years ago. Despite initial ordering challenges, the watches were easily available. The grand feu enamel dial and accurate movement were highlights, but the watch design made it top-heavy.

Vintage watch collection from the 60s-70s: Seiko Lord Marvel 15027E, Grand Seiko 4522-8000, Seiko LordMatic 5206-6030, and Seiko 21-7510 including an interesting kimono pocket watch called Momotaro.

As Arie posted about the most bought watches amongst Purists in 2016 (here: ), there were a couple of candidates not mentioned, such as the Tudor Black Bay Bronze and also the Seiko Presage 60th Anniversary Chronographs. Can we have a roll-call here of all Purists who got one? If you took both the U

Our dear moderator MTF has dropped the bombshell here in March - straight from Basel - namely Seiko's intention to play more seriously in the mechanical mid level watch arena, showcased by two limited edition chronographs to start, namely the enamel dialled SRQ019J1 and the Urushi dialled SRQ021J1 (