Description

The Seiko Presage Style60's Open Heart SARY255 is a highly elegant, heritage-inspired mechanical dress watch belonging to Presage's celebrated Style60's Collection. Drawing direct artistic inspiration from the historic 1964 Crown Chronograph—Seiko’s and Japan’s very first wrist timepiece equipped with a stopwatch function—this contemporary reference captures a mid-century retro aesthetic by combining classic vintage contours with modern, skeletal mechanical watchmaking. The watch is engineered inside an expertly sculpted 39.5mm stainless steel case that exhibits a fine balance of hairline brushed surfaces and high-mirror polished facets. Boasting a comfortable lug-to-lug length of 46.2 mm and a case depth of 12.8 mm, it rests gracefully flat against the wrist, paired with a matching multi-link steel bracelet. The primary visual anchor is its gorgeous Off white with gold hints, dial face, highlighted at the 9 o'clock position by a prominent open-heart skeleton display window that grants a captivating view directly into the kinetic heart of the oscillating balance wheel. Powering this vintage-themed platform is the in-house Calibre 4R39 mechanical automatic movement, operating at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and providing a reliable 41-hour power reserve when fully wound. The sophisticated dial layout elevates its mechanical complexity by embedding a specialized 24-hour synchronized sub-dial pointer at the 11 o'clock position, aiding the user in monitoring day and night tracking transitions. To enhance its mid-century character, the dial features faceted sharp arrow-head markers and dauphine hands coated with a custom, faux-patina warm cream LumiBrite paint that glows strongly in low light. Shielded by a vintage-profile box-shaped Hardlex crystal on the front and an exhibition see-through screw case back that displays the gold-toned rotor on the reverse, this daily-wear dress piece is rated for 50 meters of daily water resistance, offering a perfect bridge between classic automotive design heritage and intricate mechanical beauty.

Presentation

• Warranty: Yes per manufacturer
• Packaging: Original retail gift box

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