Introducing: The Seiko Presage SJE073 With A New, Thinner Movement

March 22, 2018

Fans of Seiko's Presage line will already know that these watches present tremendous value for money, offering thinks like precision movements and enamel dials at more affordable prices. The new SJE073 is no different. From straight on, the just-under-41mm case might look familiar, but turn it sideways and you'll notice a big difference. It's now under 10mm thick due to a slimmer caliber and new construction method that involves front-loading the movement to slim down the back. The dial is also worth remarking upon, with its textured, silvered finish that immediately make me think of the epic Snowflake dial found on the Spring Drive SBGA011. Initial Thoughts Sifting through Seiko and Grand Seiko's new offerings is always an exciting affair, but when I saw this, my jaw dropped. That dial? That case profile? And all for under $2,500? Don't even get me started. If this watch were under 40mm in diameter, I'd have already called the New York City boutique to place a pre-order. Seiko is always pushing things, albeit in restrained and thoughtful ways, and this watch is a perfect example of that. Sometimes incremental improvement can have an outsized impact. This is a watch that I absolutely cannot wait to see in the metal. I have a funny feeling it's going to be a total knock-out. The Presage SJE073 is just 9.8mm thick. The Basics Brand: Seiko PresageModel: SJE073Diameter: 40.7mmThickness: 9.8mmCase Material: Stainless steel, Zaratsu polishedDial Color: Textured silverIndexes: Applied stainless steelLume: NoneWater Resistance: 100 metersStrap/Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet The textured dial on this model is a surefire winner. The Movement Caliber: 6L35Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, dateThickness: 3.7mmPower Reserve: 45 hoursWinding: AutomaticFrequency: 4 Hz (29,800 vph)Jewels: 26Additional Details: Is 1.3mm slimmer than the previous Presage automatic caliber Pricing & Availability Price: $2,200Availability: Coming SoonLimited Edition: 1,881 piecesFor more click here.