Credits: Article and images by Felix Scholz @ Revolution Watch Magazine. See the original article here - https://revolutionwatch.com/king-seiko-ks1969/
We’re off to a good start with the slim lines and nostalgic shapes of the KS1969, but, as is so often the case with Seiko watches, it’s the dial where the magic happens.
Of the four models, SJE109 is the most conservative option, a silver opaline finish with a subtle texture. If you’re looking for a version of this watch that is as faithful to 1969 as possible, this is the reference for you. However, if you want a little more flair, consider the pair of SJE111 and SJE113. The first boasts one of the most spectacular purple dials I’ve seen on a watch in some time, with the washi-paper-inspired texture realised in a vibrant hue that shimmers in the light from deep aubergine to ultraviolet. Seiko says the color is ‘Edo purple’, which became very popular in the Edo period as sumptuary laws around who could where what relaxed. While the history of the hue makes for a great press release, the fact of the matter is that it’s just a great-looking watch with a big personality, and that’s all you need. If purple is a little loud for your tastes, tone it down with SJE113, a rich olive green dial evoking the natural greenery of Tokyo. All these dials have blocky hands and hour markers, though the double-wide 12 marker has an interesting detail that evokes the fletching of an arrow.
Credits: Article and images by Felix Scholz @ Revolution Watch Magazine. See the original article here - https://revolutionwatch.com/king-seiko-ks1969/