Seiko Celebrates 145 Years with Six Timepieces in Edo Murasaki

Cheers to 145 Years

Seiko is celebrating its 145th anniversary by looking firmly toward the future. The third phase of the brand’s anniversary program introduces six limited-edition timepieces designed to capture a sense of creativity, optimism, and anticipation for what lies ahead. Their common thread is an unusual and deeply rooted Japanese color: Edo Murasaki. For centuries, the distinctive shade of purple has been associated with the culture of Edo, the historic name for present-day Tokyo. Seiko gives Edo Murasaki a contemporary expression across the new anniversary editions, using the color to symbolize creativity, new ideas, and the desire to continually rethink the familiar. The result is a collection that brings together Japanese cultural heritage and a forward-looking approach to design. It will be available from October 2026.

Prospex Land Alpinist Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HBC006J1

The first of the six anniversary timepieces brings the distinctive Edo Murasaki color to Seiko’s modern Alpinist, a three-hand field watch with a rotating compass inner ring. The model draws on the spirit of the Laurel Alpinist, Seiko’s first sports watch, which was introduced in 1959. Originally developed with outdoor use in mind, the Alpinist has evolved into a versatile sports watch that combines practical functionality with a touch of vintage elegance. Its steel case measures 39.5mm in diameter, 12.7mm in thickness, and 46.4mm from lug to lug. A super-hard coating helps protect the case, while the sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective coating on its inner surface. LumiBrite on the hands and hour markers ensures legibility in low-light conditions. The watch is worn on a cow-leather strap secured by a three-fold clasp with push-button release.

Powering the Alpinist is Seiko’s signature automatic Caliber 6R55, which comes to life through the exhibition case back. The movement provides approximately 72 hours of power reserve. Its stated precision is +25 to -15 seconds per day, while a stop-seconds function allows the time to be set accurately.

The Prospex Land Alpinist Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HBC006J1 is water-resistant to 20 bar and offers magnetic resistance to 4,800 A/m. Limited to 7,000 pieces, it retails for $900.

Presage Cocktail Time GMT Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HCB006J1

The second anniversary timepiece brings the spirit of Japanese cocktail culture to Seiko’s Presage Cocktail Time collection. The elegant GMT watch draws inspiration from the Edo Murasaki cocktail, an original creation developed in collaboration with Hisashi Kishi, owner and head bartender of the renowned Star Bar in Tokyo’s Ginza district, where Seiko is headquartered. The watch’s finely textured dial features the distinctive radial pattern characteristic of the Presage Cocktail Time series, here bathed in a deep purple tone. The gold-colored Seiko logo and skeletonized GMT hand add a sophisticated contrast. The steel case measures 40.5mm in diameter, 12.8 mm in thickness, and 47.5mm from lug to lug. Here too a box-shaped Hardlex crystal protects the dial, while the transparent case back offers a view of the mechanical movement inside. The watch is fitted with a five-row bracelet.

Powering the Presage Cocktail Time GMT Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HCB006J1 is Seiko’s automatic Caliber 4R34, which provides approximately 41 hours of power reserve and features a stop-seconds mechanism for precise time setting. As is typical for Seiko, the movement is protected against magnetic fields of 4,800 A/m. Limited to 6,000 pieces worldwide, the watch has a price tag of $625.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HBJ005P1

The third special edition brings Seiko’s 145th anniversary celebration to the Prospex Speedtimer collection. This solar chronograph draws inspiration from the iconic Speedtimer designs of the 1960s and 1970s, combining historic motorsport influences with contemporary technology and everyday versatility. A key design element is the bi-color aluminum bezel with tachymeter scale, a detail found on a highly valued Speedtimer model from Seiko’s vintage archives. Together with the distinctive color scheme and sporty proportions, it gives the modern chronograph a strong connection to Seiko’s heritage while maintaining the robust character expected from the Prospex collection. The steel case measures 41.4mm in diameter, 13.0mm in thickness, and 45.9mm from lug to lug. A curved sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the inner surface protects the dial, while Seiko's LumiBrite on the hands and hour markers ensures clear legibility in low-light conditions. The watch is fitted with a three-row bracelet.

The solar-powered Caliber V192 drives the chronograph and offers a power reserve of approximately six months when fully charged. With a precision of ±15 seconds per month, the movement features a 60-minute chronograph measured in 1/5-second increments, a 24-hour hand, small seconds, a date display, and a power reserve indicator. 

The Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HBJ005P1 is water-resistant to 10 bar and also offers magnetic resistance to 4,800 A/m. Limited to 8,000 pieces worldwide, it retails for approximately $900 when converted to USD.

Astron GPS Solar Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HAB011J1

Number four brings Seiko’s 145th anniversary celebration to the Astron collection, equipped with advanced GPS solar technology. The dial features a horizontal pattern with varying widths between the upper and lower sections, enhanced by a gradient finish that creates a sense of depth and refined texture. The titanium case with ceramic and titanium bezel measures 43.3mm in diameter, 13.4 mm in thickness and 49.5mm from lug to lug. A dual-curved sapphire crystal with Super-Clear Coating protects the dial, while LumiBrite on the hands and hour markers ensures optimal readability in low-light conditions. The bracelet is equipped with an easy-adjust three-fold clasp with push-button release for enhanced comfort.

The watch is powered by Seiko’s GPS solar Caliber 5X83, which combines light-powered autonomy with satellite-controlled timekeeping. Once fully charged, the movement operates for approximately six months, while the power-save function extends autonomy to around two years. It offers a precision of ±15 seconds per month when not receiving a GPS signal and at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C.

The extensive range of functions includes a 12-hour chronograph measured in 1/20-second increments, a perpetual calendar until February 28, 2100, world time for 38 cities, dual-time functionality, a day display, and a power reserve indicator. Additional features are a GPS signal reception with automatic time adjustment, time zone adjustment, daylight saving time support, satellite acquisition status display and automatic hand position alignment.

The Astron GPS Solar Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HAB011J1 is water-resistant to 10 bar and also offers magnetic resistance to 4,800 A/m. Limited to 2,000 pieces, it retails for $2,900. 

Seiko 5 Sports SKX Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HDB003K1

The fifth of the five anniversary timepieces is anchored in the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series. Based on the popular SKX design, this special edition combines the collection’s recognizable sports character with a contemporary interpretation of Japanese aesthetics. The purple dial showcases the unmistakable SKX dive watch aesthetic and reinforces the model’s sporty character. Gold accents, including the Seiko 5 Sports logo, add a refined contrast and highlight the anniversary design. Also not to be overlooked are the day and date displays, representing two of the five key features that gave the collection its name. Water-resistant to 100 meters and offering a magnetic resistance to 4,800 A/m, the steel case measures 42.5mm in diameter, 13.9mm in thickness, and 46mm from lug to lug. A curved Hardlex crystal protects the dial, while LumiBrite on the hands and hour markers ensures readability in low-light conditions. The watch features a unidirectional bezel with black aluminium insert and is paired with a three-row bracelet.

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HDB003K1 is powered by Seiko’s automatic Caliber 4R36 with approximately 41 hours of power reserve. Limited to 9,999 pieces worldwide, it is priced at $595.

Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HFL001P1

Last but not least, this digital timepiece takes us back to the 1980s, when Seiko was shaping the future of electronic watchmaking with innovative designs and pioneering technology. The final model in the anniversary collection is inspired by the iconic Rotocall from 1982, bringing a distinctive retro character together with contemporary functionality. The quartz watch combines a black hard coated steel case and bracelet with a purple aluminum bezel. Gold-tone accents add celebratory highlights. The case measures 37mm in diameter, 10.6mm in thickness, and 43.5mm from lug to lug. 

The Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HFL001P1 is powered by the quartz Caliber A824 with a battery life of approximately three years. The movement provides a wide range of digital functions, including a rotary switch, counter function, chronograph measurement of up to 100 hours in 1/100-second increments, a single-time alarm, a timer function of up to 100 minutes, a full automatic calendar until December 31, 2074, a dual-time function, a battery life warning function, and internal LED illumination. The special edition is limited to 4,000 pieces and retails for $595.