Seiko Presage salutes the beauty of Japanese Arita Porcelain
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Japanese pottery and porcelain making is an age-old craft and artform dating as far back to the Neolithic period or in literal sense the Stone Age. Its artistic tradition remains relevant till present days because of the enduring popularity of tea ceremonies that is deeply rooted in the lives of the Japanese. A popular porcelain that came to prominence in Japanese history was unearthed in the small town of Kyushu known as Arita. It was prized for its pure white colour with hints of blue subtleties. Ever since it was known as Arita porcelain.
That same Arita porcelain has since found its way to the dials of the Seiko Presage SPB093 and SPB095 that were released in BaselWorld 2019. Combining Japanese aesthetic with traditional craftsmanship and Seiko?s watchmaking skills, the Presage collection represents the beauty of Japan. Having worked with materials of similar guises ? enamels and Urushi lacquer ? for its watch dials, it was natural for Seiko to infuse the beautiful heritage and craft of Arita porcelain to the dial of it Presage collection.
To ensure the porcelain dials hold up against the rigours of everyday wear, master craftsman Hiroyuki Hashiguchi and his team developed a new form of Arita porcelain with the Presage team over the past few years. The result was a specially formulated Arita porcelain di...