Seiko × TiCTAC unveil a vintage‑inspired limited‑edition mechanical watch

Seiko and its long‑time Japanese partner TiCTAC have once again joined forces, this time rolling out the HZB002J – another entry in their beloved limited‑edition mechanical series. If you’ve followed the collaboration since the 2019 debut, you’ll recognize the same clean, field‑watch silhouette, now dressed in a subtly aged white dial.

The dial isn’t stark white; it’s a soft, off‑white that seems to shift tone as the light hits it. Numerals at 6 and 12 are printed in simple Arabic style, while baton hour markers sit neatly between them. Each index is filled with a warm, creamy lume that mimics the mellow patina of old‑school tritium, giving the watch a gentle, retro glow after dark.

Functionally, the dial is framed by a railroad‑style minute track, a date window at 3 o’clock, and the familiar Seiko logo perched at the top. Black cathedral hands – a subtle homage to the classic Alpinist – sweep across the face, and the seconds hand ends in a sharp arrow, reinforcing that vintage feel.

The case itself is stainless steel, 40 mm across, 48 mm lug‑to‑lug and a slim 11 mm thick – dimensions that sit comfortably on most wrists. The lug tops are brushed, the case flanks polished to a mirror finish, and the bezel is smooth and polished. A domed Hardlex crystal protects the dial, and the drilled lug holes make swapping straps a breeze, though the watch ships on a brushed three‑link stainless‑steel oyster‑style bracelet with a push‑button folding clasp.

Under the hood lives Seiko’s workhorse automatic caliber 4R35. It’s an exhibition‑case‑back movement offering a respectable 41‑hour power reserve, hackable seconds and a water‑resistance rating of 100 meters. In short, the watch is as reliable as it is good‑looking.

Pricing and availability are straightforward: the HZB002J is a Japan‑only release, retailing for ¥55,000 (roughly $350) through TiCTAC’s brick‑and‑mortar stores and its online shop. International fans can still get their hands on it thanks to TiCTAC’s WorldShopping service, which handles overseas shipping.