SEIKO Presage Automatic The Shippo Enamel Limited Edition* (Utgången)

Shippo enamel dials, crafted especially for Presage
Two new limited editions add further depth to the Presage collection by blending Japanese aesthetics, traditional craftsmanship and Seiko’s skill in mechanical watchmaking.

The Shippo enamel
Shippo is a particular type of enamel that was developed in Japan in the 17th century. Shippo is distinguished from porcelain enamel by its transparency and in the way it is polished after firing – a process that is particularly challenging on a watch dial that is no more than 1mm thick.

The Presage Shippo enamel dial is made by Ando Cloisonne, a specialist manufacturer in Nagoya with over a century of experience. Craftsman Wataru Totani paints the glaze by hand onto the surface of the dial.

The signature of Shippo enamel is the way in which a clear, single color, through repeated painting, can take on a new depth and can carry a complex pattern engraved on the base. To ensure that the dial complies with Seiko’s strict ecological and safety standards as well as the EU’s RoHS Directive, Totani uses a lead-free glaze specially developed for these watches.

The dial is then fired at 800 degrees Celsius. The painting and firing processes are repeated several times to ensure the evenness of the enamel. Only when Totani is completely satisfied is the dial polished so that the delicate pattern emerges and a perfect, smooth surface is achieved.

- LIMITED EDITION on the case back
- Serial number engraved on the case back
- See-through case back
- Screw case back
- 29 jewels
- Date hand
- Power reserve function
- Stop seconds hand function
- Equipped with calendar function (date)