Which Seiko watch is Seiko fans in Singapore buying these days? Answer is the SRP385J, a limited edition Presage model. This watch is powered by the 4R36 movement and comes with flat sapphire crystal. It’s dial will remind you of the 1913 Laurel, the first wrist watch made by Seiko.
Before I show you more pictures of the SRP385J, here’s a picture of the 1913 Laurel taken by me at the Seiko 130th Anniversary exhibition in Singapore.
Below is a close up dial shot of the SRP385. Notice that the 12 o’clock numeral is in red which is the same as the 1913 Laurel shown in the picture above. This watch will also remind you of the SARX011, a JDM model that is powered by the 6R15 movement and comes with white enamel dial. The SRP385J however, does not come with enamel dial.
Here’s the side profile showing the signed crown. The case design is very similar to the SARX11. However, I can’t confirm if they are exactly the same.
Watch comes with display back. There’s a red coloured ring and the words “Limited Edition” printed on the glass. As you can see, it is limited to 1500 pieces.
Here are the hang tags that came with the watch. It has a list price of SGD555 in Singapore.
Diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 13mm
Lug width: 20mm
Here are all the variants in this series. Left to right: SRP385J, SRP387J and SRP389J. Each model is limited to 1500 pieces and apparently, the white dialed SRP385J is more popular as it has the same dial colour as the 1913 Laurel.
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Yeoman's Watch Review 
Dear Thomas, It is a beautiful piece ! Thanks for Sharing… Danny @ Bangkok
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It’s a nice watch indeed. Knew I had to buy it the moment I saw it.
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May I ask in which stores in SG can I find this watch? Thanks!
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I believe most of the SRP385J’s in SG have been snapped up by now. Was at Bencoolen last Friday evening and saw only the black dialed variant at Wins Watch and 3D Trading. Not sure if they are still available.
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Hello guys, I saw the white dial selling at H… Watch at Bras Basah Complex today..its indeed a very nice and elegant piece, but i am sad to say that shop selling it had doubled the original retail price and tag it as their retail price. Even with their usual discount, it would still be very much higher than its suppose to be.
However, since it has became a collectors’ piece, it should be expected.
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Many shops are doing this to ‘hot’ models like blue monster and blue baby tuna. This is bad for their reputation.
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Brought the watch today and it is my first Seiko. Saw the blue and black dial variant as well and like the blue too.
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Congrats!
Ya, blue looks nice.
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1500 limited edition , i can see they will be sold out fast . Lovely clean dial with styling that pays homage to the Seiko Laurel of past , nice pieces .
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The white one definitely sells like hot cake.
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Amazing pictures of a beautiful watch!
Are these beauties limited to Singapore?
I’ve been searching everywhere and I can’t seem to find any information other than this blog post, and I would LOVE to get one before they sell out.
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No, it is not limited to Singapore alone. My neighboring countries, as well as Hong Kong and China should have it as well. Not sure about US and Europe though.
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I order one from Taiwan.
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Congrats!
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Thank god!! I fortunately get the no.1 blue dial in Bangkok.
^____^
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Congrats!
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Woots, No 1 ! good job and congrats.
I have yet to find out what number my order is bearing, is fine with me though.
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Where did you order from?
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Mcgyver, May i know where did you get it in Bangkok?
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Hi Thomas,
Thanks for you review. I saw it in person after reading your review and . . .just like you, I couldn’t resist it!
The build quality is spot on and with a classic dial, the appeal will remain for a long time to come!
Thanks and best regards!
The Flyin Scotsman
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So I take it that you have bought it. Congrats!
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can anyone share a link if they purchased the watch online?
Thanks
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I’d like to receive a link too, since I am in Europe and would like to buy one. Thanks in advance for your collaboration.
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I found several korean websites selling this watch, but til now I didn’t find a way how I could get into contact with these stores by mail. There’s also one site from Thailand, but again I don’t understand nothing…
Anyone could help me?
Michael
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I have no experience with Korean sites but I think you need to figure out how to create an account and what payment methods they accept. But first, you thing need to know is — do they even ship overseas?
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Hi thomas, how much is the price in singapore? Did anyone know where I can find this watch at jakarta, indonesia?
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List price is SGD555. Already sold out in Singapore.
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Thanks thomas. Hope can find it @ Jakarta.
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Good luck.
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Saw this fine timepiece listed in ebay sg auction. How much shud be the fair price range for now? Thanks!
Cheers!
Ed
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If it is NIB, anything less than or equal to the full retail price should be fair.
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Finally, after several month hunting I found it in Jakarta.
Only 2 left, black & blue. I grab both before sold out.
I love the black dial a lot.
The blue one still in the box. Anyone who interested the blue dial , please let know.
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Congrats on your purchases.
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I’m interested in the Blue Dial one.
I am in the USA. What kind of price are you looking for?
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This is not a sales site. Thanks.
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Hi Thomas,
Today I was lucky to catch a glimpse of blue version of the watch in a retail watch store in Moscow (Russia). And now I’m a happy owner of it (#0311 out of 1500). 🙂
Thank you for the good review of the watch.
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Congrats on getting this hard to find watch.
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Bought mine today, SRP389, beautiful black variant. Wanted a white faced watch, but the shop only had on piece left, black. It is so beautiful that I got it. Shop refused to give discounts because it is limited edition. I was told I bought one of the last four in Singapore.. now only three left in Singapore. I have a beautiful serial number too.
I hope the last three finds an owner. I believe the timepiece with faithful servicing will last for a really long time like the original Laurel, perhaps the next hundred years? The time piece is on par with many expensive Swiss luxury watch models of the same category. The watch looks expensive, luxurious, very refined detailing and certainly well built.
The only two things that are missing is the anti-reflection coating on the Sapphire most Swiss luxury watches have, and the design that obscure the date and day at 3.15 – this design perhaps reduced the price point of the watch. And I believe could otherwise sell the watch, equally well, for a much higher price if the design was better.
In short, the watch looked and felt like much higher end luxury watch from Japan, German or Swiss. Feels natural on the wrist, very easy to read and puts you in a class higher wearing them to important functions.
If you happen to star at this LE watch in a shop in Singapore… at this date, you bet the watch you are looking at is one of the three left.. and you won’t be wrong to own it.
I like the watch and certainly will be wearing it for many years to come.
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Congrats on the SRP389J. You are very lucky to be able to find it.
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Fantastic watch! I just got my SRP389J today and it made my day. Accordingly, it is the last piece in SGP.
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Congrats!
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Hi all I manage to find one Black SRP389J as well, after going through many shops, not sure how many pieces are still available in Singapore, the shop had one piece and grab it when i saw it. love it!
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Congrats, CS.
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i have the blue one. I have a question, is the white one has a brushed case or a polished case? the blue one is fully polished and it looked so shiny…I wish it were brushed or satin but I bought it anyway because of the laurel dial.
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I just checked mine. It also has a polished case.
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Feel great reading your review . I made a right choice i got white and blue one 3 months ago and thought they were just normal limited edition, no relationship with Seiko’s 100 anniversary.
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I saw on Seiko’s China website which says it a “100 years of watchmaking” commemorative model and comes with a special presentation box.
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found 2 Black & 1 Blue dial Seiko’s 100 anniversary during my recent day trip to Penang, Malaysia.
Yeah, still available.
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Care to share which part of Penang?
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Beautifull Watch! A remarkable example of how balanced simplicity – nothing is exaggerated – irresistibly attracts the eye.
I own several Seiko automatic watches; I really love them, but this one really outnumbers them all!
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anyone know how to check original of this watch? from serial number or any else like link from seiko?
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Where you bought it from?
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one of the watch store in jakarta-indonesia
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Perhaps you can post some pictures for people to judge.
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