free image uploadFor 2011 Seiko worked with a Japanese "conceptor" to create this limited edition watch called the Ananta NS_Concept (ref. SPB023J). The watch uses an existing Seiko in-house made movement but offers a new modern design that I think works.
If you had to describe this timepiece on paper I don't think I would like it, but in person I do. Really it is all about the interesting dial. Basically it is a re-imagined use of the in-house made Seiko caliber 6R21A automatic movement in a case that is much larger than the caliber. The design leaves the movement sort of floating in the back with the dial connect to the case via a few spokes. Sandwiched between two sapphire crystals, you can see right through the watch. Like I said, cool in execution but you really need to show the final product to people for them to get it.The "NS" part of the name has do to with Naoki Sakai, the well-know designer that worked with Seiko on this watch.
invia immaginiFor a Seiko the case is large at 46mm wide and it is in steel. The steel is gray colored and according to Seiko uses a type of PVD process for the coating. Such a gray color is often the look of DLC coatings, but I don't think that is the case here.
Seiko will make 1000 pieces of this limited edition watch - and I believe it is confirmed that some of them will make it into the US. Price will be 262,500 Yen.
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