Seiko Presage SSA349J1 Automatic Power Reserve Watch

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Posted by STRAPCODE on SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Written by Sam

Photos by Toni

Many would agree that Seiko’s PRESAGE line deserves just as much recognition as the other Seiko collections such as the SKX or New Seiko 5 Sports line. Its understandable because the PRESAGE line was initially made only available in Japanese Domestic Market (JDM).


22mm MiLTAT Italian Handmade Hornback Alligator Dark Grey Watch Strap 22B18PBU63A1G15

As the demand and popularity for the PRESAGE watches were growing steadily, Seiko expanded the availability for the collection into the global market. The entire Seiko PRESAGE line are watches that are made only available in mechanical movements: no quartz, or spring drive. Its fair to say that the general design for PRESAGE watches leans towards formal wear.


22mm Grey Siltstone Geniune Alligator Band, Black Wax Hand Stitch, Brushed Deployant Clasp 22C22BDE16A1G02

If by looking at the the collection by the price value of it, the normal cost for a PRESAGE watch would be between the Premier and the Prospex lines. Some of the manufacturing technologies, materials as well as high-end mechanical movements that are usually made available for the high end Grand Seiko line, can sometimes be found in PRESAGE model watches.


MiLTAT Zizz Collection 22mm Braided Calf Leather Watch Strap, Tawny Brown, Grey Stitches 22I22BBU55C1C36

This beautiful SSA303J1 PRESAGE has a contemporary design with a push-in crown at the 3 o’clock position. It is 42 mm wide across while its lug-to-lug length is approximately 50 mm. It is a rather thick watch with a height of 14 mm at the centre while the lug width is 22 mm wide. The watch is made out of brushed and polished stainless steel and comes standard with a bracelet made out of the same material.


22mm MiLTAT Heavy Distressed Blue Denim Watch Strap, Rivet Military strap 22C18BIW01C2B10

The cuts were made using the Japanese – zaratsu method, which means that each element of the case was hand made. The case from the front side is closed with sapphire glass with an internal anti-reflective coating, and its bottom part is closed by see-thru described case back, which is screwed. The design of the bezel made sure that the indices stood out on the dial and even though they are silver in color, like dial, high gloss of indices gives you that contrast effect.


22mm MiLTAT Zizz Collection Brown Fur & Calf Watch Strap Red Wax Hand Stitching 22N20BIW01C1C17

Below the twelve o’clock you will find the Seiko logo, and the word “Automatic” right under it. From 11:00 to 4:30, the scale of the power reserve is located in the cut-out element of the dial. Another important element of the dial is a round calendar, which is located at the bottom of the dial.


22mm Metabind 316L Stainless Steel Watch Bracelet Straight End, Brushed and Polished V-Clasp SS221820BPS106S

The movement used on the Seiko SSA349 was the 4R57, bearing on 29 jewels. It has over 45 – hour power reserve, hand winding option and a stop second. To those who are looking for a formal wear watch at a bargained price, the Seiko SSA349J1 PRESAGE watch is definitely worth to look into. It will be quite difficult to find another automatic watch with this quality, produced entirely in-house with such features at that price.

Specifications:

Made In Japan
Stainless Steel Case
Stainless Steel Bracelet
Automatic Movement
Caliber: 4R57
29 Jewels
Sapphire Crystal
Silver Dial
Power Reserve
Analog Display
Date Display
See Through Case Back
Folding Clasp With Safety Press
100M Water Resistance
 
A very cool, automatic, three hand, with date sub dial, and power reserve indicator, from Seiko. Handsome, versatile, and stylish.:dance2: Thanks Mike. :hat:
 
beautiful case, bracelet- imho reserve de marche featured too prominently subtracts from the dial aesthetic imho...maybe a more racing oriented aficionado argues the obverse...the strap parade popped me an horo woody
 
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