Description

The Seiko Presage Classic Series Craftsmanship SPB499J is a rare meeting of ancient Japanese artistry and modern mechanical watchmaking, centred on a breathtaking hand-crafted Urushi lacquer dial — a technique dating back thousands of years using natural resin from the lacquer tree, built up through repeated layers and polished to an extraordinary deep, glossy black finish that is virtually impossible to replicate by modern methods. Inspired directly by the dial of Seiko’s very first pocket watch, the Timekeeper of 1895, the design features elongated matte gold Roman numerals, a delicate railroad minute track, and grained gold leaf hands — all framed beneath a dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Because every Urushi dial is handcrafted, each SPB499J is genuinely one of a kind, with subtle variations in tone and texture that make it uniquely yours.

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Housed in a refined 40.2mm stainless steel case with a super-hard scratch-resistant coating, the SPB499J measures just 12.1mm thick for an elegant wrist presence, complemented by a see-through sapphire case back that reveals the in-house calibre 6R5H automatic movement beating within. This 24-jewel movement offers manual winding, a stop-seconds hacking function, a 24-hour sub-dial at 6 o’clock, and an impressive 72-hour power reserve — ensuring your watch keeps running through a full weekend without winding. Worn on a black leather strap with gold stitching and a three-fold deployant clasp, the SPB499J is water resistant to 100 metres, making it as practical for everyday wear as it is distinguished at a formal occasion.
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Available exclusively through Linda & Co., an authorised Seiko retailer, this Seiko Presage Classic Series Craftsmanship SPB499J is guaranteed 100% genuine and sourced directly through Seiko’s official distribution network. Every watch is supplied complete with the full manufacturer’s warranty, original packaging, and all accompanying documentation, giving you complete confidence in your purchase. Shop with Linda & Co. for the assurance of an authorised dealer you can trust, backed by a genuine passion for exceptional timepieces.