Seiko Presage "Wakatake-iro - Silk Dial" HCC002J1 Men's Watch
Seiko Presage "Wakatake-iro - Silk Dial" HCC002J1 Men's Watch
Watch Characteristics
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Basic Information
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Seiko |
| Model | HCC002J |
| Target Group | Men's |
| Collection | Presage |
| Series | Classic Series |
Movement Details
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Caliber Number | 6R51 |
| Movement Type | Automatic with manual winding |
| Accuracy | +25 to -15 seconds per day |
| Power Reserve | Approximately 72 hours (3 days) |
| Jewels | 24 |
| Functions | Stop seconds hand function |
Case & Build
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Stainless steel with super-hard coating |
| Case Thickness | 12.9mm |
| Case Diameter | 38.0mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 43.8mm |
| Crystal | Dual-curved sapphire crystal |
| Crystal Coating | Anti-reflective coating on the inner surface |
| Clasp | Deployment clasp with push button release |
| Distance Between Lugs | 20mm |
| Water Resistance | 10 bar |
| Magnetic Resistance | 4,800 A/m |
| Case Back | See-through screw case back |
Watch Description
Watch Description
The Seiko Presage HCC002J (also designated across international, United States, and European catalogs as the HCC002J1 or HCC002 within the celebrated Presage Classic Series) is a premier, high-performance Japanese automatic mechanical dress-casual timepiece. Drawing deep artistic inspiration from traditional Japanese silk culture and the historic silk-milling legacy of Gunma's Tomioka Silk Mill, this reference captures the gentle texture, flowing drape, and soft sheen of woven silk fabrics. In response to enthusiastic global collector demand for classic mid-century dress proportions, Seiko introduced this refined 38.0mm case architecture alongside its existing 40.2mm and 36.0mm siblings. Across horological communities, collector forums, and Japanese watch circles, it has earned cherished community nicknames—the "Wakatake-iro", "Classic Series 38", "Silk Dial", "Young Bamboo", "Green Silk", or "Tomioka Silk"—for its soft wakatake-iro (young bamboo green) dial, delicate textile-embossed surface, clean date-free symmetry, and upgraded 3-day automatic caliber. It unites a sculpted 316L solid stainless steel case treated with Seiko’s Super-Hard Coating (DiaShield) in an ergonomic 38.0mm diameter with a domed green silk-textured dial face, curved applied baton indices, an in-house Japanese automatic mechanical movement, a dual-curved sapphire crystal, certified 100-meter water resistance, and an integrated solid stainless steel multi-row construction. Perfectly calibrated for gentlemen seeking a versatile, heritage-infused mechanical daily wearer that transitions effortlessly from formal boardroom attire and tailored suits to smart-casual weekend wear. The defining visual centerpiece of this HCC002J reference is its multi-dimensional, domed silk-patterned dial plate. Finished in wakatake-iro—a vibrant yet subdued light green reminiscent of young bamboo shoots that has been celebrated in Japanese kimono dyeing for centuries—the dial plate is stamped with a subtle, undulating pattern that mimics the organic texture and soft luster of raw spun silk yarn. Both the dial surface and the applied faceted baton hour markers curve gently to match the domed contour of the dial, while the slender leaf-style hour, minute, and sweep seconds hands bend delicately downward toward the minute track at their tips. Purposefully executed as a pure three-hand model without a date window, the dial exhibits perfect visual symmetry, punctuated only by the understated inscription "AUTOMATIC 3 DAYS" above 6 o'clock. Framing the dial is a mirror-polished smooth solid stainless steel fixed bezel that flows seamlessly into the case flanks and downward-sloping lugs. Beneath its tailored exterior, the watch is driven by Seiko’s newly developed in-house Calibre 6R51 Japanese automatic mechanical movement, engineered and manufactured at Seiko’s dedicated horological facilities in Japan. Operating at a steady frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz), this 24-jewel self-winding caliber harnesses the kinetic motion of the wearer’s wrist to wind the mainspring, delivering an extended 72-hour (3 full days) power reserve on a full wind. This extended power reserve allows the wearer to remove the watch on Friday afternoon and put it back on Monday morning keeping accurate time without needing to reset or rewind. Built purposefully without a calendar mechanism to preserve dial symmetry, the caliber features automatic self-winding, manual hand-winding capabilities, and a hacking seconds (stop-seconds) mechanism that halts the seconds hand when the crown is pulled out for down-to-the-second time synchronization. Built with Seiko’s proprietary Diashock shock-absorbing system, the movement delivers dependable stability rated to a factory precision tolerance of +25 to -15 seconds per day and incorporates JIS Class 1 magnetic resistance (4,800 A/m), protecting timekeeping accuracy against everyday electromagnetic fields. The case is engineered with classic mid-century proportions, measuring an official 38.0mm in case diameter with a case profile thickness of 12.9mm, a compact 43.8mm lug-to-lug distance, and a standard 20mm lug width, ensuring an ergonomic, wrist-hugging drape across all wrist sizes. Both the solid 316L stainless steel case and multi-row construction are treated with Seiko's Super-Hard Coating (DiaShield), significantly increasing scratch resistance against daily desk wear and abrasions. Dial protection is provided by a premium dual-curved sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective (AR) coating on the inner surface, echoing the rounded silhouette of the dial while ensuring distortion-free optical clarity from every angle. Built for everyday active resilience, the case features an ergonomic fluted pull-out crown at 3 o'clock and an exhibition see-through screw-down caseback that showcases the mechanical caliber, balance wheel, and decorated rotor, while securing a certified 10-bar (100 meters / 330 ft) water resistance rating, safely protecting the watch against rain, heavy splashes, and swimming. The timepiece comes completed on an integrated solid stainless steel multi-row construction featuring supple, vintage-inspired ergonomic links with brushed and polished surfaces, secured by a solid deployment clasp with push-button release.
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