Enjoy The Beauty Of The Unconventional | Seiko Presage Limited Edition SARX069 WatchGecko Review

WatchGecko Review - Seiko Presage SARX069

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*Model Wrist Sizes*
7 inches

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Seiko Presage Limited Edition SARX069
https://www.seikowatches.com/uk-en/products/presage/2020_limited_edition

Kington Croco Dress Quick Release Watch Strap
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Edwyn Genuine Leather Deployment Buckle Watch Strap
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Geckota "Oblique" Milanese Mesh Stainless Watch Strap
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1964 was the year and with the Olympics coming up in the summer, a watch was needed. Tokyo was the location of the games and in doing so, resulted in Seiko being chosen as the company to create the piece. The result was this model, the Seiko Crown Chronograph, officially Japan’s first chronograph watch.

In 2019 we saw the release of the SRQ031. A conventional three register, two pusher chronograph which through the use of the champagne coloured dial, black bezel, multi piece hour markers and dauphine hands hinted at this original model. But, to be totally honest, this watch felt visually quite distant to its original design.

Fortunately there was more on the way, the SARX069. This creation is a little more faithful to the original and although it's not perfect, there is a lot to enjoy

What it does mixed with Thoughts

This watch is all about the visuals and more specifically, that dial and bezel. Thanks to the 11.5mm thickness, alot of the 40.5mm width is dial with just a 2.5mm wide bezel skimming the edge of the case. A large aspect as to why the original 1964 is so stunning is down to its mixture of elegance and visual delicacy with purpose and reasoning.

There is quite the mash up of styles here. Nowadays most of the watches that get called versatile are divers or sports watches at their core. The reason they’re now very versatile is partly down to the shift in styles and dress sense of the modern day watch wearer. Previous generations regularly donned a suit and tie in a week, whereas nowadays suits may be dusted off a couple of times a year and style has evolved to a more casual focused one. We’re moving the goalposts on what is versatile thanks to the evolving way we live our lives and our dress sense habits.

The SARX069 still retains that old world charm without any of the troubling frustrations that can arise with original vintage watches.

We see lume in the hands and on the dial, a date window at 3 o'clock and how could we forget that black frictionless bezel? With the clever choice of handset, dial colour and sunburst texture we’re actually left with the watch being the driving force of versatility and not the generalised acceptance of an evolving style to determine ‘what is right and wrong’.

Powering the SARX069 is the 6R35 Seiko movement. Although it only vibrates at 21,600 vph, the trade off is an increased power reverse which sits right at 70 hours. That's a big advantage over other watches at this price point using Swiss movement that can only offer around 40 hours. This automatic movement is also hacking, can be hand wound and comes with a quick set date. All useful, practical features we’ve come to expect.

Kington Croco Dress Quick Release Watch Strap in Chocolate Brown

So its obvious this watch undoubtedly has an elegant side to it and if it wasn’t clear enough to you already, check it out on the Kington Croc. We offer a few leather straps with an exotic animal print, but this strap specifically works because of the soft mat finish. Many of these straps can have quite a shiny, gloss look to them but where this strap shines is down to its toned down appearance.

Geckota "Oblique" Milanese Mesh Stainless Watch Strap

Maybe you’re looking at this watch and thinking you’d actually love to dress the watch up even more than the previous Kington strap. Well look no further than the Oblique Mesh to perfectly answer your call.

Mesh straps have a touch of the marmite effect, but if you’re an advocate of metal straps and want something with a little more elegance than your 3 link bracelet, they’re one of the best options.

If you regularly wear a shirt on a working day, or you want to use the SARX069 for more special occasions this is the strap for you.

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