King Seiko ‘Garyu-Bai’ KSK

This timepiece is only available from selected boutiques worldwide.The “Garyu-bai” plum red dial colour of this timepiece is inspired by the birthplace of the original King Seiko in Kameido, Tokyo, famous for its plum orchards. The “Garyu-bai,” was the most popular plum tree of all, named for its shape, resembling a dragon lying on the ground. This specific tree inspired one of the last masterpieces of the Ukiyoe artist Utagawa Hiroshige: “Plum Garden at Kameido,” later reproduced by Van Gogh in the world famous “Japonaiserie: Flowering Plum Tree.”It is a reinterpretation of the 1965 ‘King Seiko’ KSK series; highly sought-after accurate mechanical watches with a stylish angular profile.In the 1960s, King Seiko timepieces led Seiko Watch Corporation’s developments in world-leading technical precision, along with Grand Seiko. ‘King Seiko’ originated when multiple Seiko factories created different watches to encourage innovation – one of the Japanese watch brand’s constant aims.This version is updated from its original inspiration with a newly developed slim structure combined with a sapphire box glass, for a case depth of 10.33mm, the slimmest of 6R calibre models. It features a King Seiko crest mark on the crown and case back and the bracelet is inspired by the original 1960s design through a combination of mirror and hairline finishing.The delicately cut three-dimensional indices are beautifully placed on the fine and radiant dial and the 12 o’clock marker is lightly finished by a pattern technique of making just one single surface incision at a time.Its stately, dignified and majestically classic looks remain. MovementAccuracy: -15/+25 seconds per dayCalibre: 6R31Movement Type: Automatic with Manual WindingPower Reserve: 70 Hours|||ExteriorDial Colour: RedCase Material: Stainless steelStrap/Bracelet: Stainless steelClasp: Deployment clasp with push button releaseCase Diameter: 37.0mmCase Thickness: 12.06mmCase Length: 43.62mmLug Width: 19.0mm|||Other SpecificationsWater Resistance: 10 barCrystal Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surfaceCrystal Type: Box shaped sapphire crystalWatch Function: Stop seconds hand function