- Historical Milestone: Seiko celebrates 145 years of watchmaking with a special six-model capsule inspired by traditional “Edo purple”—a royal pigment rooted in Tokyo’s cultural heritage.
- Six Iconic Models: The collection spans the Prospex Alpinist, Prospex Speedtimer, Astron GPS Solar, Presage Cocktail Time, Seiko 5 Sports SKX, and a retro Seiko Selection “Rotocall” Digital re-issue.
- Global Launch: All six commemorative timepieces feature custom “LIMITED EDITION” caseback engravings and land at global boutiques in October 2026.
To celebrate 145 years of horological innovation, Seiko is releasing an anniversary collection centered around “Edo purple,” a historic shade tied directly to Tokyo’s aristocratic past. Paired with subtle gold accents, the distinct palette pays homage to the brand’s founding motto—“Always one step ahead of the rest”—by blending classical Japanese aesthetics with modern mechanical design.
The flagship additions arrive under the Prospex umbrella: the Prospex Alpinist Mechanical (Ref. HBC006) reinterprets its 1959 predecessor with a deep purple dial, wedge indices, and an LWG-certified leather strap (limited to 7,000 pieces). Joining it is the Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph (Ref. HBJ005), utilizing Caliber V192 with a purple-accented tachymeter bezel (limited to 8,000 pieces).
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High-Tech Titanium, Cocktail Hours & Retro Digitals
The remaining four models bring the Edo purple treatment to Seiko’s premier lifestyle and tech lines. The Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronograph (Ref. HAB011) leads the high-end spec sheet with a titanium case, ceramic links, and a purple vertical gradation dial (limited to 2,000 pieces).
Meanwhile, the Presage Cocktail Time (Ref. HCB006) draws inspiration from STAR BAR owner Hisashi Kishi’s “Edo Purple” cocktail, showcasing a translucent dial with gold-flake flecks (6,000 pieces). The Seiko 5 Sports SKX (Ref. HDB003) updates the iconic diver silhouette with a glossy Hardlex bezel and deep purple face (9,999 pieces), while the Seiko Selection “Rotocall” Digital (Ref. HFL001) resurrects the cult-classic 1982 layout with a purple rotary function switch (4,000 pieces).
Collection Breakdown
- Prospex Alpinist (Ref. HBC006): 7,000 Pieces | Mechanical | LWG Leather Strap
- Prospex Speedtimer (Ref. HBJ005): 8,000 Pieces | Caliber V192 Solar Chronograph
- Astron GPS Solar (Ref. HAB011): 2,000 Pieces | Caliber 5X83 | Titanium & Ceramic
- Presage Cocktail Time (Ref. HCB006): 6,000 Pieces | Translucent Gold-Flake Dial | GMT
- Seiko 5 Sports SKX (Ref. HDB003): 9,999 Pieces | Purple Dial | Glossy Hardlex Bezel
- Seiko Selection Rotocall (Ref. HFL001): 4,000 Pieces | Black Coated Digital | Rotary Switch
- Release Window: October 2026 Worldwide
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