Seiko Watch Corporation King Seiko’s new commercial “At Dawn” featuring Shohei Ohtani will be released on Tuesday, June 17th

[Seiko Watch Corporation] King Seiko’s new commercial “At Dawn” featuring Shohei Otani will be released on June 17th (Tuesday) ​ Seiko Watch Co., Ltd. Press Release: June 17, 2025 Attention Media King Seiko’s new commercial “At Dawn” featuring Shohei Ohtani will be released on June 17th (Tuesday) A special interview video was also released on the same day in which Otani, who continues to live a fulfilling life with a strong will and passion for King Seiko, reaffirms his determination by saying, “This is where the real action begins.”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-549c429deaa49037b7d8ba1511c54b34-1920×1080.jpg Seiko Watch Corporation (President and CEO: Akio Naito, Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will release a new commercial, “King Seiko: At Dawn,” featuring Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, on Tuesday, June 17th. This commercial is a video that expresses the importance of living each day with intention, along with the story of King Seiko VANAC. King Seiko was born in 1961 and led the evolution of domestic mechanical watches in the 1960s. In 2022, King Seiko was revived for the first time in about 50 years, and with performance worthy of its name and a dignified design, it is a high-end mechanical watch brand from Seiko that continues to radiate new appeal as a domestic mechanical watch. “VANAC” was released in 1972 as a series that stands out with its vivid coloring and innovative polyhedral case design. Now, after about 50 years, it has been released as a new “VANAC” that inherits the will of the original model that seeks to open up new possibilities for . The watch that Ohtani will wear is the new product “King Seiko VANAC SDKV001” that will be released on Friday, July 11th. Story Otani has set a goal to reach new heights and trains hard every day. Just as the “VANAC” of the 1970s was trying to open up new possibilities for mechanical watches, this commercial expresses the beginning of a new “VANAC” with Otani’s strong, dignified expression as he bathes in the light of dawn, exuding determination. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-08eb5c7b9c362d808c5dd7f367dbf3c6-1920×1080.jpg Pile up one day at a time,
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-7c19ab8169291cac2b19ebf86d78b37f-1920×1080.jpg I am who I am today.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-12ee7f051ef952615ac3266ddb41db3c-1920×1080.jpg Can you mark time with purpose?
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-c429ebc6acbc3f9cea73dec3ab5b1b4f-1920×1080.jpg KING SEIKO CM Overview CM title: “Time of Dawn” edition Starring: Shohei Otani CM release date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Also available on YouTube (Seiko Watch Japan official channel):
https://youtu.be/wnaw382v_Gc Also, Otani, who is a player who lives a fulfilling time with a strong will, has been involved in the design of VANAC A special interview video titled “King Seiko x Shohei Otani Interview 2025,” in which Otani talks about his thoughts on “intentional time” and how to spend time meaningfully, and new advertising visuals featuring Otani will be released on the same day. “King Seiko x Shohei Otani Interview 2025” This is an interview video in which Shohei Ohtani talks about his impressions of VANAC, the strong will he has in his heart, and how he spends his days. Excerpts from the interview below ───What do you think of King Seiko’s design? Otani: I really like it, I think it’s cool. The color is also cool, the balance of purple and gold is simple, I think it’s cool. My high school uniform was purple, and it’s my favorite color, so I think this deep purple is elegant, luxurious, and cool. ───What does “time with a strong will” mean to you, Otani-san? Otani-san: For me, the time when I have a strong will is when I’m on the field. I think there are times when just going about your day is important, but When you are working with a strong will about what you want to do and what you want to become, You can often spend your time more meaningfully. I think it’s all about balance, but I think if I spend my time like that, I’ll be able to spend my time more fulfillingly. ───What kind of “time” do you want to mark? Otani: As a player, I feel like the second half is approaching, and the countdown to the end has begun, I feel a little sad, but I want to give it my all until the end. I want to spend this time with the feeling that the real thing is about to begin. I enjoy having an image of the future and thinking about where I want to be and what I want to become, so I think the view of the future is the most important thing to me.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-da83ccca6dd1593564e2bf79948a0eb5-1920×1080.jpg Interview video summary Title: King Seiko x Shohei Otani Interview 2025 Cast: Shohei Otani Release date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Released on the following website
https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/kingseiko/special/timeless_style/shohei_ohtani_special_interview/ Also available on YouTube (Seiko Watch Japan official channel): https://youtu.be/IBSogDaGVnM Product Overview
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-980197376241a9ee08f3311b563c05b8-1920×1080.jpg 1. The design concept is the magnificent horizon that spreads over Tokyo, the birthplace of King Seiko. Horizon” ＜King Seiko＞ VANAC is designed with the concept of the horizon as seen from Tokyo, the birthplace of the watch, in mind when designing the case, bracelet, and dial. The newly developed bracelet combines mirror-finished and hairline-finished links at short intervals to create a design that accentuates the horizontal lines, while also providing a comfortable fit worthy of a luxury watch.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-39f9dc3779a5cf0e41d1d0b247f195e1-1000×1000.jpg 2. New mechanical movement “Caliber 8L45” that combines long duration and stable accuracy This model is equipped with “Caliber 8L45”, which has the most stable accuracy (daily difference 10 seconds to -5 seconds) as Seiko’s current mechanical movement. The “Caliber 8L45” achieves a power reserve of approximately 72 hours by improving the mainspring, achieving both long duration and stable accuracy. In addition, the oscillating weight and bridge are decorated with a beautiful wave pattern that gives a luxurious feel.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-0f2099f63bab20c71914430c261183e4-1000×1000.jpg 3. The changing of time and the various expressions of Tokyo are expressed in bold coloring The three regular models express modern Tokyo’s “dusk,” “midnight,” and “sunrise” with three dial colors: purple, navy, and silver. The Seiko Boutique exclusive model features an ice blue dial color inspired by the glittering light of Tokyo’s scenery. In addition, the limited edition gold-colored dial model has a motif of the majestic sunrise rising from Tokyo’s vast horizon.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-e8ad2c9a029ada19f4f4ccbbf1f8a081-1000×1000.jpg Model Number: SDKV001, SDKV003, SDKV005 (from left) Suggested retail price (tax included): 396,000 yen Expected release date: July 11th (Friday) Product site:
https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/kingseiko/special/vanac/ Other specifications
http://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/kingseiko/sdkv001 http://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/kingseiko/sdkv003 http://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/kingseiko/sdkv005 ＜King Seiko＞ VANAC Limited Edition Product number: SDKV007 Suggested retail price (tax included): 396,000 yen Scheduled release date: Friday, July 11 Other specifications
http://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/kingseiko/sdkv007 Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-a4fe42aedfb2b2288f5d0bfa9613642c-1000×1000.jpg ＜King Seiko＞ VANAC Seiko Boutique Exclusive Model Product number: SDKV009 Suggested retail price (tax included): 396,000 yen Scheduled release date: Friday, July 11 Other specifications
http://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja/products/kingseiko/sdkv009 Movement specifications Mechanical movement Caliber 8L45 Winding method: Automatic (with manual winding) Time accuracy: 10 seconds to -5 seconds per day (when worn on the wrist at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C) Power reserve: Approximately 72 hours Number of stones: 35 stones Vibration frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour (8
vibrations/second)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/640/10826-640-e31a3858cb15d83e998d6595791ade61-1000×1000.jpg Profile ■Shohei Otani Born in Iwate Prefecture in 1994. He is 193cm tall, weighs 95kg, and is a right-handed pitcher and left-handed batter. He joined the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters as the first draft pick in 2012. He has attracted attention by trying out the “two-way” role of pitcher and batter. In 2016, he contributed to the Fighters’ victory in the Japan Series with his outstanding pitching and batting performances, and was named the Pacific League MVP. In 2018, he joined the Los Angeles Angels. He was named the American League Rookie of the Year. In 2021, he hit 46 home runs as a batter and 9 wins as a pitcher, and was named the American League MVP. In 2023, he achieved double-digit wins and double-digit home runs for the second
consecutive year, a first in history. He won the American League MVP by unanimous vote for the second time. In 2024, he moved to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season. He won the National League home run and RBI titles and won the World Series. He became the first player in MLB history to win the National League MVP award for the third time in two consecutive years.
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