Seiko Presage releases two limited edition models commemorating Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo's succession to the name of Ichikawa Danjuro XIII

Two limited edition models have been added to the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series to commemorate the succession of Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo to the name of Ichikawa Danjuro XIII. These models feature a persimmon-green gradient dial with a hemp leaf pattern and a strap inspired by the "ura-kasuri" style of dress.

Two commemorative limited edition models that resonate with the ideals of Ichikawa Ebizo and Seiko

　Two limited edition models have been added to the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series to commemorate the succession of Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo to the name of Ichikawa Danjuro XIII. These models are designed to evoke the spirit of Ichikawa Ebizo, a leading Japanese Kabuki actor and Seiko Holdings Group Ambassador, to "always continue to challenge himself."

　The lineup includes the SARW063, which features a hand-type calendar and power reserve indicator, and the simple three-hand model SARX101. Both models feature a black case, a persimmon-colored gradient dial, and gold-colored indexes and hands.

　The persimmon color is a traditional Japanese color that originated from the sliding screens worn by Ichikawa Danjuro V in the Ichikawa family play "Shima." It is a color that is fitting to symbolize Ichikawa Ebizo, who inherited the art of the Naritaya Ichikawa family.

　The dial features the hemp leaf pattern, a design common to the "Sharp Edged Series." The three-dimensional design, crafted from a 0.4mm thick metal plate, represents hemp, a plant that is strong and fast-growing, and has long been considered a symbol of growth and success. Additionally, the hemp leaf pattern was often incorporated into Kabuki costumes, becoming a popular fashion item during the Edo period, when Kabuki began to gain popularity.

　The black horse leather strap has a simple yet bold design, while the reverse side is persimmon-colored, inspired by the "ura-kasari" style of dressing the inside of Japanese clothing, which was inspired by the prohibition of extravagance imposed during the Edo period, which prohibited townspeople from wearing extravagant clothing.

　This work will be limited to 2000 units worldwide, with only 300 of each available in Japan. It is scheduled to be released on Monday, November 7, 2022.