{"product_id":"seiko-presage-hcc008j1-classic-tomioka-silk-promotion-organisation-limited-edition-men-watch","title":"SEIKO PRESAGE HCC008J1 CLASSIC TOMIOKA SILK PROMOTION ORGANISATION LIMITED EDITION MEN WATCH","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Presage HCC008J1 — Classic Series \"Tomioka Silk Promotion Organisation\" Limited Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seiko Presage HCC008J1 is a limited edition Classic Series watch celebrating the beauty of Tomioka silk — a premium Japanese silk produced in the region surrounding the Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma prefecture, Japan. Limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide, the HCC008J1 features a dial inspired by the graceful drape and texture of finely woven Tomioka silk, finished with a pearl-like coating that shimmers in the light to capture the refined lustre and pristine whiteness of silk produced by a rare silkworm variety cultivated in Gunma prefecture. The pink-gold-coloured stainless steel case and dark brown leather strap — inspired by the elegant brick façade of the Tomioka Silk Mill itself — complete a design that connects Japanese sericulture heritage to Seiko's watchmaking craft. A portion of proceeds is donated to the Tomioka Silk Promotion Organisation, which works to preserve the silk culture of Tomioka and promote purely Japanese-made silk produced from Tomioka-grown cocoons. Underneath the artisan dial, the 6R51 calibre delivers 72 hours of power reserve and +25\/−15 seconds per day accuracy on the same 38 mm Classic Series platform found in the HCC001J1 and HCC002J1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTomioka silk-inspired dial — intricate pattern reflecting the graceful drape and texture of finely woven Tomioka silk, with a pearl-like shimmering coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRare silkworm variety — the dial's pristine white lustre captures the character of silk from a rare silkworm cultivated in Gunma prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeiko 6R51 automatic movement with manual winding and stop seconds — 24 jewels, in-house mechanical performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApprox. 72-hour (3-day) power reserve — set it down Friday, pick it up Monday\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccuracy: +25\/−15 seconds per day — reliable daily-wear precision from the 6R5 calibre family\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e38.0 mm pink-gold-coloured stainless steel case — 12.9 mm thick \/ 43.8 mm lug-to-lug, classic dress-watch proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on inner surface — premium clarity and scratch resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDark brown cow leather strap — inspired by the brick façade of the Tomioka Silk Mill, paired with a three-fold push-button clasp on 20 mm lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10 bar (100 metres) water resistance — handles rain, handwashing, and shallow swimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMagnetic resistance 4,800 A\/m — protection in everyday environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee-through screw case back with \"LIMITED EDITION\" engraving and individual serial number — movement display and provenance marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePortion of proceeds donated to the Tomioka Silk Promotion Organisation — supporting preservation of Japan's silk heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLimited to 2,000 pieces worldwide — dedicated presentation box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HCC008J1 is the Presage for the collector who values cultural storytelling as much as mechanical specification. The Tomioka silk dial is not a generic texture — it is a purpose-designed pattern that captures the drape and lustre of a specific regional silk tradition, finished with a pearl-like coating that gives the watch a warmth and shimmer that standard metallic or lacquered dials cannot replicate. The pink-gold case and brick-inspired dark brown leather strap create a colour palette that reads as autumnal and distinctly Japanese, setting this apart from every other watch in the Classic Series. The 6R51 underneath delivers the same 72-hour power reserve and dual-curved sapphire found in the standard HCC001J1 and HCC002J1, so the specification is proven — and the charitable tie-in with the Tomioka Silk Promotion Organisation gives the purchase meaning beyond the wrist. At 2,000 pieces, it is more available than the 1,500-piece HCC007J1 Arita porcelain edition but carries a similarly compelling artisan story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHCC008J1 vs HCC007J1 — Which Presage Limited Edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are Classic Series limited editions on the 6R51 calibre with 72-hour reserve, dual-curved sapphire crystal, leather strap, and 10 bar water resistance. The HCC008J1 has a Tomioka silk-inspired pearl-lustre dial, a pink-gold-coloured 38 mm case, and is limited to 2,000 pieces — the silk heritage choice. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seiko-presage-hcc007j1-classic-145th-anniversary-limited-edition-men-watch\"\u003eHCC007J1 has a handcrafted cobalt blue Arita porcelain dial\u003c\/a\u003e, a larger 39.6 mm case with super hard coating, and is limited to 1,500 pieces — the ceramic artistry choice. Same movement, different artisan traditions, different case sizes, different stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Seiko Presage Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresage is Seiko's mechanical watchmaking collection dedicated to Japanese artistry and craftsmanship. The Classic Series sits at the heart of the Presage lineup — refined case designs, reliable in-house movements, and dial work that draws from Japan's deepest craft traditions: enamel, lacquer, porcelain, and now silk. The story begins in 1881, when Kintaro Hattori founded a clock and watch shop in Ginza, Tokyo — the business that would become the Seiko of today. As one of the few fully integrated watch manufactures in the world, Seiko designs and builds movements, cases, dials, and hands in-house, ensuring quality control at every step. The HCC008J1 extends that heritage into a new material tradition — connecting the silk culture of Tomioka to the mechanical watchmaking culture of Seiko in a limited edition that supports the preservation of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by Seiko's official warranty. Authentic Seiko Presage Classic Series Limited Edition, sold by authorised retailer City Chain Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/seiko-presage\" title=\"Seiko Presage watches at City Chain Singapore\"\u003eSeiko Presage Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, see all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/seiko-limited-edition\" title=\"Seiko limited edition watches\"\u003eSeiko Limited Editions\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/seiko\" title=\"Seiko watches at City Chain Singapore\"\u003eSeiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e at City Chain Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SEIKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49467977990359,"sku":"HCC008J1","price":1580.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/2451\/7272\/files\/Seiko_HCC008J1_Front.png?v=1784621991","url":"https:\/\/www.citychain.com.sg\/products\/seiko-presage-hcc008j1-classic-tomioka-silk-promotion-organisation-limited-edition-men-watch","provider":"City Chain Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}