A timeless design that emphasizes upcycling with leather straps from fine shoemaking offcuts from REGAL.
Seiko’s latest Presage Classic Series looks back at the late Edo period (specifically the Bunsei era, 1818-1830) with a gradient dial shade that was popular at the time. Perhaps even more emphasis is given to the straps that highlight upcycling with the use of leather offcuts from fine shoemaking. Inspiration was taken from the signature loafers of REGAL, a high-end Japanese shoemaker (originally Nippon Shoes Co., Ltd.). The watch itself has a clean and classic design that continues from the 2024 Presage Classic Series SPB463, SPB465, & SPB467 with a distinctive aesthetic of its own.
The stainless steel case is 40.2mm in diameter and 13mm in height (lug-to-lug 46mm). A dual-curved sapphire crystal with an interior AR coating protects the dial, and there’s a screwed exhibition case back (with LIMITED EDITION engraved as the watch is limited to 3,000 pieces). There’s an oversized fluted crown at 3 o’clock, and water resistance is rated at 100 metres. The lower coin edge bezel is finished in a rich golden-brown hue, adding a warm contrast that complements the dial. The 20mm leather strap has a three-fold clasp with push button release and is again sourced from fine shoemaking overcuts from REGAL. This merges two high-end crafts while repurposing fine leather that could otherwise be discarded.
About This Product
SPB529J1
The light brown gradient dial is based on Shiracha, a shade that was popular among tea masters and traditional arts enthusiasts during the aforementioned Bunsei era. There are applied gold-toned bar-shaped indices and hands that carry forward from last year (the seconds hand counterweight has a distinctive spearhead shape), while a simple minute/seconds track spans the perimeter. A bevelled date window sits at 3 o’clock.
Powering the Presage Classic Series SPB529 is Seiko’s calibre 6R55 automatic with 24 jewels, a beat rate of 21,600vph (3Hz) and a power reserve of 72 hours (hence the “Automatic 3 Days” mention on the dial). Functions include central hours, minutes, hacking seconds and date. Accuracy is rated at +25/-15 seconds per day and is generally well within those parameters in practice.
The Presage Classic Series SPB529 is limited to 3,000 pieces and retails for EUR 1,120 or USD 1,050 with availability from October 2025
| Tech Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Dial | Beige |
| Weight | 82.8g |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Diameter | 40.2mm |
| Case Color | Silver |
| Crystal | Dual-curved sapphire crystal |
| Strap Material | Cow Leather |
| Clasp | Three-fold clasp with push button release |
| Movement | Automatic with manual winding |
| Functions | 3 Hands, Date-Day Display |
| Style | Casual |
| Gender | Men |
| Water Resistant | 100m |
| Local Warranty | 1 Year of Warranty |
| International Warranty | 1 Year of Warranty |
SEIKO BRAND STORY
The story of Seiko began in 1881, when a 21 year old entrepreneur, Kintaro Hattori, opened a shop selling and repairing watches and clocks in central Tokyo. The shop specialises in repairing watches and clocks. Eleven years later, in 1892, Kintaro opened up his manufacturing facility, Seikosha, which primarily focused on producing wall clocks. Fun fact: Seikosha combines the word seiko (成功,) meaning “exquisite” or “success,” and sha, meaning “house” in Japanese. The translation of Seikosha is “exquisite or success house.”
Today, after more than 130 years of innovation, Seiko is able to design and develop all the components of a watch, as well as assemble, adjust, inspect and ship them in-house. Seiko's mechanical watches consist of approximately 200 parts, and the company has the technology and production facilities to design and manufacture all of these parts in-house, Kintaro Hattori’s company is still dedicated to the perfection that the founder always strove to achieve.
WE ARE H2 HUB
The inception of H2 Hub traces back to a visionary idea conceived by James Woo, the second-generation leader of a prominent watch retail chain store in Singapore. The year was 1970 when the idea to create a new space for fine Swiss and Japanese watches to thrive and cater to a broader market was born. The conventional approach of promoting watches through distinguished models in commercial and mundane ways failed to appeal to Woo. He observed that watch brands overlooked the distinctiveness that sets them apart. After all, watches are not just functional timepieces but a reflection of an individual's lifestyle.
This love sparked H2 Hub’s journey into the world of blogging and live streaming, where we want to bring something refreshing, raw and sexy for watch enthusiasts around the world. Something that can be appreciated not just by a 'refined gentleman', but also by the up and coming, image conscious younger generation as well.
In our journey to be a port of call for all watch lovers, H2 Hub has become one of the world’s leading and most trusted online platform for watches. Started since 1970 and now with 6 retail shops in Singapore, we take immense pride in being the official retailer for a carefully curated selection of specialty brands including Casio G-Shock, Seiko and Seiko's Elite Series, Citizen, Tissot, Aries Gold, Garmin, Cath Kidston, BCBG, Luminox, Edox, Alpina, Coach and Ferrari. We have more than 40 International brands on our website to browse from.
Our in-house team of watchmakers and technicians have over 20 years of experience in the field. They are well versed in watch repair, movement refurbishing and polishing services. We also offer extensive customization services for our corporate clients for their staff rewards or incentives during their annual company dinners. H2 Hub is headquartered in Singapore with over 60 dedicated employees, and is one of the fastest growing omnichannel watch retailers in the region.
OUR STORE
H2 HUB TIMEPIECE(AMK HUB)
AMK HUB #B2-12, 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3
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Century Square #01-25, 2 Tampines Central 5
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CONCEPT WATCH BY H2 HUB(SERANGOON NEX)
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