Asakage you could assume is the opposite, meaning light. This watch actually suffers from being too good at achieving its theme. The result is a watch that does indeed look like timber during the day, but that lends it a certain blandness. There’s more drama on the Yukage and the Asakage looks like a watch you would give to you boring aunt. But credit must be given for a brilliant execution of the theme.
Both watches are powered by the 9S64 Calibre that provides up 72 hours power reserve.
The watches are available via Grand Seiko’s website and are priced at £4,150 ($7,850 AUD).