Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Editions

King Seiko, Prospex, Presage, and Astron commemorate Seiko’s 145th anniversary.

The Seiko story began in 1881 when company founder Kintaro Hattori opened a shop in Tokyo’s Ginza district for the import, sale, and repair of timepieces. Occasionally, Kintaro had his timepieces engraved with an intricate pattern that was popular at the time, allowing his company to showcase the beauty of its craftsmanship. From its early days to the present, Seiko has always sought to provide not just a means to tell the time, but a way to enrich the lives of its customers with joy and beauty through timepieces.

In 1892, Kintaro established his own factory, Seikosha, to produce his own timepieces, and in just three years created his company’s first pocket watch, the Timekeeper. Kintaro’s pioneering spirit laid the foundation for Japan’s watchmaking industry and has driven innovation and progress for the past 145 years.

Today, King Seiko, Prospex, Presage, and Astron unveil new limited-edition models whose gold-colored accents express Seiko’s enduring commitment to enriching lives with joy and beauty.

King Seiko KS1969 145th Anniversary Limited Edition: SJE121

The new King Seiko watch features a dial inspired by the pattern that Kintaro arranged to have engraved on his timepieces. Its gray gradation darkens toward the edge, enhancing both the intricate beauty of the pattern and the brilliance of the gold-colored hands, indexes, and letters.

Thanks to a multi-row bracelet with mirror polishing and brushed finishing, a slim case with a low center of gravity, and the slimline Caliber 6L35, the watch offers a sleek profile and a comfortable wearing experience.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph 145th Anniversary Limited Edition: SRQ059

Seiko’s pioneering legacy in sports timing is dotted with milestones that include Japan’s first chronograph wristwatch in 1964 and the world’s first automatic chronograph with a column wheel and vertical clutch, the Speedtimer, in 1969. The new Speedtimer mechanical chronograph features a dial pattern inspired by the design that was engraved on Kintaro’s early timepieces, reimagined to combine a classic look with the legibility that defines every Prospex watch. Gold-colored elements set against the white dial further enhance this timepiece’s refined elegance. Shaped by heritage, the watch finds inspiration in the flowing designs and gracefully contoured bracelets of Speedtimer chronographs from the 1960s and 70s.

Powered by Caliber 8R48, hand-assembled by Seiko’s most skilled watchmakers, the chronograph delivers high precision and reliability through its vertical clutch and column wheel. Its escapement, made lightweight and strong thanks to MEMS technology, further enhances this movement’s performance.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial 145th Anniversary Limited Edition: SPB538

The Presage model draws inspiration from a variation of the Timekeeper. It features an onion crown, and the bezel, which is adorned with intricate and dimensional detailing, echoes the silhouette of the historical timepiece. And like the Timekeeper, the Presage creation features a dial in smooth white enamel. Marked with slender Roman numerals, it evokes old-world charm while ensuring high legibility. The box-shaped glass, another vintage-inspired feature, provides the design with a rich depth.

The watch is powered by the automatic Caliber 6R51, which provides a power reserve of three full days.

*Leather Working Group

The Leather Working Group (LWG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to responsibly made, sustainable leather production. Seiko, a member of LWG, aims to increase its percentage of leather straps made with leather produced by LWG-certified tanneries to over 90% in the future.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph 145th Anniversary Limited Edition: SSH186

From the beginning, the Astron name has always been imbued with a spirit of innovation. In 1969, Seiko launched the Quartz Astron, the world’s first quartz watch, and subsequently opened its patent to the world to bring precise time to everyone. In 2012, the Astron name was revived when the world’s first GPS solar watch was launched.

The new GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph celebrates Astron's spirit of innovation, with gold-colored accents gracing every part of the watch – from the dial and bracelet to the case. The bezel features a gold-colored sapphire crystal insert that adds depth and dimension. Even the gold-colored markings at 1, 4, and 5 on the UTC scale offer a subtle tribute to the 145th anniversary.

Powered by Caliber 5X83, the watch automatically connects up to twice a day* to the GPS network, and connects manually with the simple push of a button, to maintain its precision anywhere in the world**.

*When the dial detects sunlight, the watch connects to the GPS satellite network and adjusts automatically to the correct time. If the watch is hidden from light, it remembers the time of its last successful manual connection and attempts to receive the GPS signal again at that same time.

**If there are changes in the region / time zone / DST, manual selection may be required.

Each anniversary creation is marked on its back to denote its status as a limited edition. The watches will be available from February 2026 at the Seiko Boutiques and select retail stores worldwide.

Technical specifications

King Seiko KS1969 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Reference: SJE121

Limited edition of 800 pieces

Case

• Material: Stainless steel
• Diameter: 39.4mm
• Thickness: 9.9mm
• Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
• Screw case back
• Water-resistant to 5 bar
• Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m

Dial and hands

• Grey dial with a pattern
• Gold-coloured hands, hour markers, date frame and logo. 

Movement

• Caliber 6L35
• Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
• Number of jewels: 26
• Power reserve of 45 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Strap and buckle

• Stainless steel bracelet

MSRP: EUR 3'200

Technical specifications

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Reference: SRQ059

Limited edition of 700 pieces

Case

• Material: Stainless steel with super-hard coating
• Diameter: 42.0mm
• Thickness: 14.6mm
• Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
• Screw case back
• Water-resistant to 10 bar (~100 meters)
• Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m

Dial and hands

• White dial with engraved pattern
• Gold-coloured hands, hour markers and logo

Movement

• Caliber 8R48
• Driving system: Automatic
• Column wheel and vertical clutch
• Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
• Number of jewels: 34
• Power reserve of 45 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds
• Chronograph with 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock and 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
• Date window at 4:30

Strap and buckle

• Stainless steel bracelet with super-hard coating
• Three-fold clasp with push-button release

MSRP: EUR 2'700

Technical specifications

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Reference: SPB538

Limited edition of 1,450 pieces

Case

• Material: Stainless steel with gold PVD coating
• Diameter: 35.0mm
• Thickness: 12.3 mm
• Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
• Screw case back
• Water-resistant to 5 bar (~50 meters)
• Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m

Dial and hands

• White enamel dial
• Black Roman numerals

Movement

• Caliber 6R51
• Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second)
• Number of jewels: 24
• Power reserve of 72 hours

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds

Strap and buckle

• Brown leather strap

MSRP: EUR 2'000

Technical specifications

Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Reference: SSH186

Limited edition of 1,450 pieces

Case

• Material: Titanium with super-hard coating
• Diameter: 44.1mm
• Thickness: 14.4mm
• Lug-to-lug: 50.0mm
• Glass: Dual-curved sapphire crystal
• Titanium bezel with sapphire crystal insert
• Water-resistant to 10 bar (~100 meters)
• Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m

Dial and hands

• Black dial with golden accents

Movement

• Caliber 5X83
• GPS solar
• Number of jewels: 14
• Precision: ±15 seconds per month (without receiving a GPS signal and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C )
• Power reserve: Operating for approx. 6 months (when fully charged), power save: approx. 2 years

Functions/Indications

• Overcharge prevention function
• Power save function
• Chronograph up to 12 hours in 1/20 second increments
• Perpetual calendar to the February 28, 2100
• World time function (38 cities)
• Dual-time function
• Day display
• Power reserve indicator
• Time transfer function (Switching between the main-dial and sub-dial)
• GPS signal reception function (Time zone adjustment, automatic time adjustment, manual time adjustment)
• Satellite acquisition status display function
• Reception result display function
• DST (Daylight Saving Time)
• Function to prevent the GPS signal reception (in-flight mode)
• Automatic hand position alignment function

Strap and buckle

• Titanium bracelet with super-hard coating
• Easy-adjust three-fold clasp with push button release

MSRP: EUR 3'400

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