Seiko does not need to invent a creation myth; the 1913 Laurel already gives it one of Japanese watchmaking’s strongest origin points. The new Presage HCC005 and HCC006 translate that first wristwatch into two permanent-collection models with distinctly handmade faces.
The HCC005 uses a white enamel dial fired repeatedly over a copper base, with blue hands, Breguet-style numerals, and the Laurel’s red 12. The HCC006 shifts to black urushi lacquer, gold-colored hands, and warm printing. Its gold-tone case changes the mood without altering the underlying proportions. Both stainless steel cases measure 39.6 mm across and 12.4 mm thick beneath a dual-curved sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating.
Seiko’s automatic caliber 6R5H runs at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers a 72-hour power reserve. A 24-hour subdial at six o’clock adds visual balance, while the exhibition back reveals the movement. Water resistance is a modest 30 meters, reinforcing the pair’s dress-watch intent rather than suggesting tool-watch versatility. Leather straps from LWG-certified tanneries complete a more historically grounded alternative to recent craft-focused Presage models.
Seiko Presage will release both watches through boutiques and authorized retailers in September. U.S. pricing is $1,400 for the enamel HCC005 and $1,650 for the urushi HCC006.
