Seiko Expands Its King Seiko VANAC Collection with New Titanium Versions

The VANAC is a model from Seiko’s catalog in the 1970s and is known largely by a certain subset of hardcore King Seiko enthusiasts for decades. Yet, in 2025, the brand made the bold decision to revive the line and bring it forward into mainstream consciousness.

The design of the VANAC is characterized by strong angular lines featuring a prism-like case with flat surfaces, a faceted crystal, and notably the absence of a bezel. The structure, along with dynamic dial textures and colors, fully embodies the funky 1970s flair we in the watch world know well.

With the renaissance of the collection last year, we see this DNA through and through with several different iterations of colors and metals at its initial launch, followed by the addition of versions with leather straps, offering a bit more refined take compared to the sportier bracelet versions.

Seiko also used the debut of the new VANAC to introduce a new automatic movement, the Calibre 8L45, which marked a big step forward from previous calibres like the 6R35 and 4R35, thanks to a 72-hour power reserve and stronger precision. To celebrate the movement, Seiko also equipped the new VANAC models with an exhibition caseback, notching a first for the Kind Seiko line.

Now, the brand is getting back to the essence of the King Seiko VANAC series with three new titanium versions of the model. Let’s dig in.

The latest titanium versions reprise many of the signature features of the King Seiko VANAC models that launched last year. They maintain the crisp angles and facets that play with light, all culminating in a slender design that can easily slip under a shirt cuff and be dressed up or serve equally well as a daily wear.

The sleek design and focus on wearability extend to the integrated bracelet, composed of short links to create nice horizontal lines. Here, finishing techniques heighten the geometry of the bracelet design with a mix of mirror-polished and brushed surfaces.
 

With the new titanium models, the darker tone of the metal further accentuates the contrast between the finishing techniques, adding new depth to the new models joining the collection.

Moving on to the playful dials within the collection, we see the brand drawing similar inspiration for its color choices and textures. Like so many Japanese brands, Seiko likes to pull tones and patterns from its surroundings that honor and reflect the distinct aesthetics of Japan.
 

In the initial models within the King Seiko VANAC line, the instantly recognizable Tokyo skyline informed the composition with the silver dial with gold accents representing the city in daylight, the navy representing the city at midnight, and the purple representing twilight over the city.

With the new titanium models, we get a similar approach. Here, there is a new dial pattern that combines horizontal lines with others that radiate from the center. This serves to evoke the invigorating dynamism of driving along one of Tokyo’s highways toward its expansive skyline stretching across the horizon and the exhilarating sense of speed that pulses through the metropolis.
 

This time, we also get three new colorways. First, there is the HKF001, which is the same bold purple from the original lineup. Then, there are two classic neutral and subdued tones in grey (the HKF002) and black (the HKF003).

Each color channels the scenes reflected in the driver’s eyes: the serene horizon at dawn, the modern beauty of the urban highway, and the hurtling speed of moving through Tokyo at night. In addition, these color choices were specifically made to complement the unique shade of titanium.
 

Of course, functionality and legibility remain at the forefront. Here, the indexes are mounted on a three-dimensional ring embedded in the dial's surface and each is filled with Lumibrite for enhanced readability in any conditions, including low light.

Powering the new trio of titanium King Seiko VANAC models is the same Calibre 8L45 movement, boasting an accuracy of +10 to -5 seconds per day. Beyond this calibre’s precision, it was engineered to have the robustness and other qualities demanded of movements that power modern-day mechanical sport watches.
 

Once again, the Calibre 8L45 movement can be viewed in all its glory through a transparent caseback. Here, you will notice the oscillating weight and the bridges are adorned with a sophisticated and beautiful wave pattern, marking Seiko’s attention to detail on every aspect of the watch from the inside out

The brand new King Seiko VANAC watches in titanium and new dial colorways are not limited and will join the brand’s catalog as permanent and continuous production models. While officially launching now, the latest lineup will not be available until this summer.

Head to your nearest official Seiko Boutique or select retail partners worldwide this July to add one to your collection. Each is priced at $3,850. For more information, head directly to Seiko’s website.