New Releases · 2026-06-18
Seiko translates Tomioka silk into Presage dials.
Four Presage Classic designs reference the texture and sheen of a Japanese textile tradition.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Seiko Watch Corporation
What to know
Seiko has added four Presage Classic watches drawing on Tomioka silk, a textile associated with Japan's Gunma Prefecture. Their dials reinterpret silk's fine threads and subtle luminosity as surface patterns that change in different light. The design connection is part of Seiko's continuing effort to bring Japanese craft references into its mechanical watch collections.
The photographed HCC008 pairs a light, finely patterned dial with warm-toned metal accents and a leather strap. The group was originally announced in June 2026, so this is archival coverage rather than a claim of a new October announcement. As with the other releases, Chronolume is reporting manufacturer-provided details and has not conducted a hands-on test.
Source & attribution
Seiko Watch Corporation · Published 2026-06-18 ↗
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