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The King Seiko VANAC makes a bold comeback in 2025, with sharp design cues and a revitalized spirit of mechanical expression
<figure id="attachment_111516" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-111516" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-111516" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ad025-066_KingSeiko_RS_SLA083J1_A3_Low-1.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="764" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ad025-066_KingSeiko_RS_SLA083J1_A3_Low-1.jpg 1080w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ad025-066_KingSeiko_RS_SLA083J1_A3_Low-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ad025-066_KingSeiko_RS_SLA083J1_A3_Low-1-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ad025-066_KingSeiko_RS_SLA083J1_A3_Low-1-768x543.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-111516" class="wp-caption-text">Global brand ambassador Ryohei Suzuki</figcaption></figure>
Some watches mark the passage of time. Others define it. First introduced in 1972, the King Seiko VANAC did both—its faceted cases and vivid dial colors captured the confidence and creativity of a generation. Now, over fifty years later, the VANAC returns with a striking new look. Reimagined for today yet true to its roots, it signals a bold new chapter in the evolution of a design icon.
The 2025 collection draws inspiration from Tokyo’s ever-changing skyline and how the city seems to be in constant motion, always reaching upward. From twilight purples to radiant silvers, each dial reflects a different moment in the city’s day, blending vintage charm with modern energy.
Crafted from solid stainless steel, the case plays with contrast: angular yet refined, assertive yet precise. Without a bezel, the silhouette is cleaner, and the sharply defined surfaces catch the light like Tokyo’s glass towers at dusk. This confident evolution of the VANAC spirit is purposeful, distinctive and unmistakably King Seiko.
Much of the watch’s character lives in the dial, where thoughtful design meets layered storytelling. A floating ring rests above horizontally striped textures, creating a sense of depth as light moves across the surface. At 12 o’clock, a V-shaped index and a matching counterweight on the seconds hand offer subtle nods to the VANAC name, presenting quiet signatures that carry meaning without distraction.
<figure id="attachment_111518" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-111518" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-111518" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PURPLE.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="770" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PURPLE.jpg 1080w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PURPLE-300x214.jpg 300w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PURPLE-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PURPLE-768x548.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-111518" class="wp-caption-text">The King Seiko VANAC “Tokyo Twilight” with purple dial</figcaption></figure>
Each dial shifts in tone to reflect Tokyo’s light at different times of day: deep purple for twilight, navy for midnight and silver for sunrise. These chromatic transitions capture the city’s rhythm in a poetic, contemporary expression. At the heart of the collection is the new Caliber 8L45, a robust automatic movement with a 72-hour power reserve. For the first time since King Seiko’s 2022 revival, the movement is visible through a sapphire caseback, uniting mechanical performance with visual clarity.
<figure id="attachment_111517" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-111517" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-111517" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NAVY.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="770" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NAVY.jpg 1080w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NAVY-300x214.jpg 300w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NAVY-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NAVY-768x548.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-111517" class="wp-caption-text">The King Seiko VANAC “Tokyo Midnight” model with blue dial</figcaption></figure>
Two special editions deepen the narrative. A boutique-exclusive model features an icy blue dial that evokes calm and clarity, while a 700-piece limited edition glows with a golden sunrise finish. Both models house the same Caliber 8L45 but distinguish themselves with visual identities drawn from Tokyo’s shifting light.
With the 2025 VANAC collection, King Seiko doesn’t merely revisit a vintage icon—it revives its spirit with modern precision. Bold in form yet elegantly restrained, the new VANAC blends sporty presence with refined craftsmanship. It is powered by the Caliber 8L45 and paired with a finely finished bracelet designed for everyday comfort, channeling the essence of 1970s design through a contemporary lens.
<figure id="attachment_111515" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-111515" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-111515" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SILVER.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="770" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SILVER.jpg 1080w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SILVER-300x214.jpg 300w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SILVER-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SILVER-768x548.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-111515" class="wp-caption-text">The “Tokyo Sunrise” model</figcaption></figure>
Whether selecting the core collection, the boutique-exclusive ice-blue edition or the golden sunrise limited release, each model honors King Seiko’s enduring legacy. This is more than a nostalgic return—it is a clear reminder that true icons don’t fade. They evolve. The VANAC reclaims its place not only in watchmaking history but in the present moment, offering a fresh and faithful continuation of one of Japan’s most distinctive mechanical watch lines.
Text Riga Ramadhan

A Royal Return: 2025 welcomes a new King Seiko VANAC collection

King Seiko,

riga ramadhan,

Ryohei Suzuki