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Seiko Presage SARD011 Black Urushi Lacquer
Seiko Presage SARD011 Black Urushi Lacquer
MLCW Collector's Take: Urushi lacquer. Hand-painted by artisans in Japan. The deep, infinite black of the lacquer is mesmerizing.
Seiko Presage SARD011, part of the brand's Urushi Lacquer collection. This specific model is highly regarded for its traditional Japanese craftsmanship and mechanical movement.
Key Features and Specifications
• Dial: It features a hand-painted, deep jet-black dial made using traditional Japanese Urushi lacquer, a technique used for thousands of years. The gold-colored hands and accents have a slight frosted texture, known as "maki-e".
• Movement: The watch is powered by Seiko's automatic Caliber 6R24 movement, which has manual winding capabilities and operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour.
• Complications: It includes a power reserve indicator at the 9 o'clock position, a retrograde day display, and a retrograde date display.
• Case & Strap: It has a 40.5mm stainless steel case with a dual-curved sapphire crystal and a see-through screwdown caseback. The original strap is typically black crocodile leather, but the watch in the image is fitted with a light brown leather strap.
• Water Resistance: The SARD011 is water-resistant to 10 bar (100 meters or 330 feet).
• Availability: This model has been discontinued, making it a highly coveted item in the secondary market.
About Midlife Crisis Watches
Midlife Crisis Watches (MLCW) is, first and foremost, a collector at heart. This storefront is a personal project dedicated to moving pieces from my private collection that aren't getting the wrist time they deserve. Because this is a fun, personal endeavor rather than a large commercial enterprise, please keep the following in mind:
• Content & Pricing: While I aim for accuracy, details or prices may occasionally need updating. Please contact me directly to confirm availability or discuss the latest price.
• Pictures: These are 100% accurate. I personally photograph every single watch listed on the site.
• Straps: The watch comes as pictured ("what you see is what you get"). However, I believe the right strap makes the watch! I have a personal collection of straps and am happy to discuss substituting or adding a strap, often for a nominal fee or even for free.
• Shipping: I ship watches the way I want to receive them. Your watch will be packed in a plastic "watch coffin" for maximum crush protection, with the dial and buckle wrapped in protective film. I typically ship via FedEx, UPS, or USPS. Shipping costs are passed through to the buyer. If you have your own shipping account, I am happy to use it. Please note: Insurance is mandatory for any shipment valued over $250.
• Payment Options: I prefer PayPal, Venmo, or Bank Wire. If you are located in the Boston or New York City areas, I am also open to cash transactions and in-person pickups.
• Boxes & Papers: Because many of these pieces were sourced via JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) sellers across Asia, full retail packaging is rare. Most will arrive in a generic black Seiko box. Note that Seiko has largely stopped shipping printed product brochures to save costs and protect the environment; these can be found easily on their website.
• As-Is Condition: What you see is what you receive. All watches leave my hands in full working order. Please note that I cannot be held responsible for lost, stolen, or transit-damaged items once they have shipped.
• Returns: Unless explicitly agreed upon prior to the sale, I cannot accept returns. Once the watch leaves my home, the transaction is considered final.
• Transparency & Contact: I am happy to provide videos, FaceTime chats, or detailed emails for any watch. As I have a full-time job, live video calls (FaceTime) generally need to be scheduled for the evenings.
• Why Am I Selling?: I am a collector, not a flipper. I currently have over 120+ watches, and I am simply consolidating to fund the next "grail" on the list. These watches deserve to be worn, not sit in a box!
Seiko Presage SARD011 Black Urushi Lacquer
MLCW Collector's Take: Urushi lacquer. Hand-painted by artisans in Japan. The deep, infinite black of the lacquer is mesmerizing.
Seiko Presage SARD011, part of the brand's Urushi Lacquer collection. This specific model is highly regarded for its traditional Japanese craftsmanship and mechanical movement.
Key Features and Specifications
• Dial: It features a hand-painted, deep jet-black dial made using traditional Japanese Urushi lacquer, a technique used for thousands of years. The gold-colored hands and accents have a slight frosted texture, known as "maki-e".
• Movement: The watch is powered by Seiko's automatic Caliber 6R24 movement, which has manual winding capabilities and operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour.
• Complications: It includes a power reserve indicator at the 9 o'clock position, a retrograde day display, and a retrograde date display.
• Case & Strap: It has a 40.5mm stainless steel case with a dual-curved sapphire crystal and a see-through screwdown caseback. The original strap is typically black crocodile leather, but the watch in the image is fitted with a light brown leather strap.
• Water Resistance: The SARD011 is water-resistant to 10 bar (100 meters or 330 feet).
• Availability: This model has been discontinued, making it a highly coveted item in the secondary market.
About Midlife Crisis Watches
Midlife Crisis Watches (MLCW) is, first and foremost, a collector at heart. This storefront is a personal project dedicated to moving pieces from my private collection that aren't getting the wrist time they deserve. Because this is a fun, personal endeavor rather than a large commercial enterprise, please keep the following in mind:
• Content & Pricing: While I aim for accuracy, details or prices may occasionally need updating. Please contact me directly to confirm availability or discuss the latest price.
• Pictures: These are 100% accurate. I personally photograph every single watch listed on the site.
• Straps: The watch comes as pictured ("what you see is what you get"). However, I believe the right strap makes the watch! I have a personal collection of straps and am happy to discuss substituting or adding a strap, often for a nominal fee or even for free.
• Shipping: I ship watches the way I want to receive them. Your watch will be packed in a plastic "watch coffin" for maximum crush protection, with the dial and buckle wrapped in protective film. I typically ship via FedEx, UPS, or USPS. Shipping costs are passed through to the buyer. If you have your own shipping account, I am happy to use it. Please note: Insurance is mandatory for any shipment valued over $250.
• Payment Options: I prefer PayPal, Venmo, or Bank Wire. If you are located in the Boston or New York City areas, I am also open to cash transactions and in-person pickups.
• Boxes & Papers: Because many of these pieces were sourced via JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) sellers across Asia, full retail packaging is rare. Most will arrive in a generic black Seiko box. Note that Seiko has largely stopped shipping printed product brochures to save costs and protect the environment; these can be found easily on their website.
• As-Is Condition: What you see is what you receive. All watches leave my hands in full working order. Please note that I cannot be held responsible for lost, stolen, or transit-damaged items once they have shipped.
• Returns: Unless explicitly agreed upon prior to the sale, I cannot accept returns. Once the watch leaves my home, the transaction is considered final.
• Transparency & Contact: I am happy to provide videos, FaceTime chats, or detailed emails for any watch. As I have a full-time job, live video calls (FaceTime) generally need to be scheduled for the evenings.
• Why Am I Selling?: I am a collector, not a flipper. I currently have over 120+ watches, and I am simply consolidating to fund the next "grail" on the list. These watches deserve to be worn, not sit in a box!