
The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial (ref. spb499j1) is an automatic dress watch, with a 40.2mm stainless steel case, 12.1mm thick, powered by the 6R5H movement and a 72-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $1,650.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its stunning, inky black urushi lacquer dial, noting its deep visual depth and soft sheen with gold accents or Roman numerals. The 40.2mm stainless steel case, rated for 100 meters of water resistance, is considered classy and elegant, with one owner appreciating the interplay of light on the dial's textured hands and glossy second hand. The 72-hour power reserve of the 6R5H or 6R54 movement is a consistent highlight, and the accessible price point is frequently mentioned. Some owners note visible pores on the white logo and Roman numerals, and visible scratches from polishing in bright light, while one reviewer flags the GMT function's dial setting as slightly wonky. Accuracy is rated at +25 to -15 seconds per day by multiple sources.