Ananta Automatic Chronograph Urushi LE Watch by Seiko
The watch company Seiko has announced the release of the Automatic Chronograph Urushi LE watch from the series Ananta. The name of the collection in Sanskrit means "infinity". By launching this range, watchmakers of Seiko set out to create a "technically flawless timepiece", which would be reflected in the company's commitment to excellence.
Release of the novelty is dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the watch brand. The model is made from stainless steel with an ion plated and gold trim. Case diameter is 44 mm. Black dial is made by hand from the Urushi lacquer.
Ananta Automatic Chronograph Urushi LE watch
Urushi - a natural lacquer, which is derived from the sap of the tree of the same name (also called "lacquer tree"). The Urushi resin contains "urushiol" - wood oil, which rapidly polymerizes to give a dense, smooth and glossy film. The resin of the "lacquer tree" growing only in three countries - China, Japan and Korea, is gathered once a year in early summer. Prior to the recycling process should take between 3 to 5 years.
"Urushi" Technique is used in Japan since the 7th century and is considered a national tradition. Products, lacquered with Urushi, are resistant to moisture, heat, alcohol, acids, alkalis and solvents.
On a black lacquered dial there are in contrast with large hour markers and central hands that show the hours, minutes and seconds, aperture of the date (in the position between the "4" and "5" o’clock) and chronograph pointers.
The watch is designed based on the automatic caliber 8R39 with a flawless finish. The mechanism is based on 34 stones; the frequency of oscillation is 28 800 pc / h, power reserve - 45 hours.
Ananta Automatic Chronograph Urushi LE watch backside
Ananta Automatic Chronograph Urushi LE watch comes on a steel bracelet with a black cover and secure latch with three reversals and a button to open the strap. Waterproof of the model is 200 m. On the back side has the inscription “Air Diver's”. The watc is equipped with a rotating bezel, which is used for measuring the time of immersion in water.
The novelty is released in a limited edition of 700 items, price - $ 4700.
Official website of Seiko watches.
Written by SinCera
