King Seiko "Garyu-Bai" Red Dial SPB287J1

The “Garyu-bai” plum red dial colour of this timepiece is inspired by the birthplace of the original King Seiko in Kameido, Tokyo, famous for its plum orchards. The “Garyu-bai,” was the most popular plum tree of all, named for its shape, resembling a dragon lying on the ground. This specific tree inspired one of the last masterpieces of the Ukiyoe artist Utagawa Hiroshige.

It is a reinterpretation of the 1965 ‘King Seiko’ KSK series; highly sought-after accurate mechanical watches with a stylish angular profile. In the 1960s, King Seiko timepieces led Seiko Watch Corporation’s developments in world-leading technical precision, along with Grand Seiko. ‘King Seiko’ originated when multiple Seiko factories created different watches to encourage innovation – one of the Japanese watch brand’s constant aims.

This version is updated from its original inspiration with a newly developed slim structure combined with a sapphire box glass, for a case depth of 10.33mm, the slimmest of 6R calibre models. It features a King Seiko crest mark on the crown and case back and the bracelet is inspired by the original 1960s design through a combination of mirror and hairline finishing. The delicately cut three-dimensional indices are beautifully placed on the fine and radiant dial and the 12 o’clock marker is lightly finished by a pattern technique of making just one single surface incision at a time. 

Movement

Jewels: 24
Calibre: 6R31
Power Reserve: 70 hours
Accuracy: -15 to +25 seconds per day
Movement Type: Automatic with manual winding

Exterior

Dial Colour: Red
Lug Width: 19mm
Case Diameter: 37.0mm
Case Thickness: 12.1mm
Case Length: 43.6mm
Bracelet Length: 197mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Clasp: Deployment clasp with push button release

Other Specifications

Weight: 129g
Water Resistance: 10 bar
Case Back: Screw case back
Crystal: Box shaped sapphire crystal anti-reflective coating on inner surface