Seiko Has Released 6 Striking Purple-Dial Watches

Seiko 145th Anniversary Seiko 5 Sports SKX Limited Edition in Edo PurpleSeiko.LEARN MOREThe Seiko 5 Sports SKX line was first launched in the 1990s as a modernization and technical upgrade to the original 5 Sports models from the 1960s. With greater water resistance, a stronger construction, and luminated indices, it quickly became a popular pick. This model will be limited to 9,999 pieces worldwide.Seiko 145th Anniversary Alpinist Mechanical Limited Edition in Edo PurpleSeiko.LEARN MOREReleased in 1959, the first Seiko Alpinist watch was designed to be worn by men traveling in the mountains, with an extra focus on durability and reliability in its construction.With its “Cathedral-style” pointed hour and minute hands, sharp indices, and large classic Arabic numerals, this limited-edition piece is a tribute to the very first Laurel Alpinist from 1959.The watch also has a special engraving into the case back, as well as all the usual practical perks of an Alpinist including Seiko's most recent advanced movement and a coating for increased scratch-resistance and shine. It'll be limited to 7,000 worldwide.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowSeiko 145th Anniversary Astron GPS Solar Limited Edition in Edo PurpleSeiko.LEARN MOREOn the most premium end of Seiko's regular offerings sits the Astron line. When it was introduced, the Seiko Astron was the world's first GPS solar watch, powered by light and automatically adjusting to your time zone through satellite technology.This Astron model, limited to just 2,000 pieces worldwide, features gold-colored accents alongside its titanium and ceramic bracelet and case, giving it a luxurious edge.On the inside, the watch is impressive, powered by Seiko's in-house 5X caliber that's faster and more intuitive than ever, quickly adjusting to your time zone in seconds, and even taking Daylight Saving time into account. A small touch, but an incredibly handy one.Seiko 145th Anniversary Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Limited Edition in Edo PurpleSeiko.LEARN MOREIf you're a Seiko fan, you've surely heard of the beloved Prospex Speedtimer (in some worlds known as the “panda dial” watch for its distinctive two-color design).This one has hour and minute hands that hark back to the design of the very first model in 1969, but with some upgrades, including luminated indices and gold-toning on the markers and hands for a little luxurious spin. Less limited than some of the other models, but still low in supply, there'll be 8,000 units worldwide.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowSeiko 145th Anniversary Presage Cocktail Time GMT Limited Edition in Edo PurpleSeiko.LEARN MOREThe Presage series represents Seiko's take on dress watches, and the “Cocktail Time” sub-line takes inspiration from Japanese cocktail culture, often from the famed Ginza district of Tokyo.This specific model is named after, and takes color from, the “Edo Murasaki” cocktail, with its radiant textured dial. It also features GMT functionality, as well as gold-toning on the logo and hands for a contrasting touch. Minimal, chic, and limited to just 6,000 pieces.Seiko 145h Anniversary HFL001 Limited Edition in Edo PurpleSeiko.LEARN MOREWould it be a real anniversary celebration if Seiko didn't show some love to its digital models, too? We don't think so.Based on an archival 1980s Seiko digital quartz design that the fans call the “Rotocall,” it's got more than enough for everyday use, including 100 meters of water resistance plus an alarm, chronograph, and countdown timer.With an all-black stainless steel bracelet with a few purple and gold-toned touches, it retains the signature sporty look of the Rotocall with a few small touches to distinguish it.