n 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.

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’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.

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.

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.

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

Caliber 6L35

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

Specifications

• Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the
• inner surface
• Screw case back
• Diameter: 39.4mm, Thickness: 9.9mm
• Water resistance: 5 bar
• Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
• Recommended retail price in Europe: €3,200
• Limited edition of 800

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph

Caliber 8R48

• Driving system: Automatic
• Column wheel and vertical clutch
• Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
• Power reserve: 45 hours
• Jewels: 34
• Chronograph with 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock and 12-hour 　counter at 6 o’clock

Specifications

• Stainless steel case and bracelet with super-hard coating
• Dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
• Screw case back
• Water resistance: 10 bar
• Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
• Diameter: 42.0mm, Thickness: 14.6mm
• Three-fold clasp with push-button release
• Recommended retail price in Europe: €2,700
• Limited edition of 700

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

Caliber 6R51

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

Specifications

• Stainless steel case
• Enamel dial
• Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
• Screw case back
• Diameter: 35.0mm, Thickness: 12.3 mm
• Water resistance: 5 bar
• Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
• Leather strap
• Recommended retail price in Europe: €2,000
• Limited edition of 1,450

Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph

Caliber 5X83

• GPS-controlled time and time zone adjustment
• Dual-Time with AM/PM indication
• Chronograph with 1/20th second counter at 12 o’clock
• 12-hour counter (hours and minutes) at six o’clock during 　chronograph operation
• Perpetual calendar correct to the year 2100
• Automatic DST adjustment function
• High-speed time zone adjustment
• Time transfer function
• Signal reception result indication
• World time function (38 time zones)
• Power save function
• Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month (without receiving a GPS signal 　and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C)

Specifications

• Titanium case and bracelet with black super-hard coating
• Titanium bezel with sapphire crystal insert
• Dual-curved sapphire crystal with super-clear coating
• Water resistance: 10 bar
• Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
• Diameter: 44.1mm, Thickness: 14.4mm
• Easy-adjust three-fold clasp with push button release
• Recommended retail price in Europe: €3,400
• Limited edition of 1,450