Replica watches: The Seiko replica company describes the PRESAGE model series as fine mechanical watchmaking from Japan. We wrote about the historical background of this model series and its reference to the historic Laurel model here, here and here.
Compared to the purely minimalist SPB039J1 model, the dial of the SPB041J1 model has one more watchmaking complication. This is not some useless function, but a very useful winding reserve, which is very beneficial for automatic winding replica watches. So Seiko makes the watch’s remaining charge always informed to the owner. And will know how long he can keep the watch without stopping.
Although the SPB041J1 model still maintains an elegant appearance, thanks to two sub-dials (one determines the day of the month. And the other the power reserve) it has a more sporty charge. The sporty touch is also enhanced by the red twelve, which is usually a sign of exceptional models or limited editions.
Polished and matte (brushed) surfaces alternate on the surface of the stainless steel case, which gives the watch an interesting look. As mentioned earlier, Seiko indicates the date with a hand at position 6 in the sub-dial. Unlike most competing watches that display the date this way. Seiko doesn’t number all odd days of the month, but every fifth. Thanks to this, Seiko has also avoided the not-so-pretty 31-1 number display, and you’ll find a 30 space 1 display. The structure of the dial is different in the area of the date plate than on the rest of the dial. It consists of systems of concentric circles. And will certainly remind those born earlier of the surface of a gramophone record. best replica watches
Finally, there is one more interesting detail about this model, regarding the date. Few people will probably notice him. Can you think of anything different about this date dial compared to most watches with this kind of date display? If you can’t figure it out, look at the end of this article. And whoever comes up with it, let him verify his assumption.
The structure of the dial is plastic and is made up of a Herringbone pattern. Thanks to this, the dial changes its appearance depending on the lighting conditions.
The aforementioned tension reserve is located at the 9 o’clock position. This function (complications in the language of watchmakers) shows with the help of a hand in a circular section (in the language of watchmakers a retrograde indicator) how many hours of operation the movement still has enough energy for. Anyone who uses an automatic watch knows how useful this complication is.
With mechanical watches, it is very important which movement model (calibre) is responsible for their operation. Seiko has concealed the original calibre 6R27 inside the case and has meticulously sealed it (water resistant to 10 bar). With the help of 29 stones, it beats at a frequency of 4Hz (28,800 semi-oscillations per hour).
Of course, a higher movement frequency correlates with a higher watch accuracy.
The watch comes with a crocodile-print leather strap. Secure the belt with the flap-type buckle, and the Seiko features a safety lock on the buckle to prevent the belt from loosening.
This buckle is also much gentler on the belt than the classic, commonly used mandrel buckle. The buckle has a brushed (matte) surface and is decorated with the manufacturer’s logo.
The Seiko SPB041J1 is a watch that combines a historical legacy, two interesting. And useful complications and top-notch modern workmanship down to the last detail.
The promised revelation of an unconventional date detail: while most watches with this date display have the last day of the month (31) on the sub-dial at the first position (at twelve o’clock), Seika’s more logically has the beginning of the month (1) at this position. If you have noticed this small difference, then you are among the true connoisseurs of watches and also very observant observers.
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