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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesThe King Seiko VANAC SLA093 and SLA095 are leather-strap versions of Seiko’s revived angular sports-watch design: SLA093 has a brown patterned dial, while SLA095 has a green one. Both are listed with the automatic Caliber 8L45, and Seiko’s UK collection page shows each at £2,800. The detailed specifications available for SLA093J1 should not be assumed to apply to SLA095.
What are the King Seiko VANAC SLA093 and SLA095?
VANAC began as a King Seiko design series in 1972. Seiko brought it back to the collection in 2025 with a contemporary theme it calls Tokyo Horizon. The new watches retain the line’s angular case language while giving it a sporty, modern presentation.
SLA093 and SLA095 are the leather-strap variants in the revived range. Their shared design cues include a horizontal stripe pattern across the dial, a prominent V-shaped 12 o’clock marker and a matching V motif as the seconds-hand counterweight. Seiko describes the current VANAC as having a bezel-less appearance and an embedded index ring; the initial 2025 release also highlights a see-through case back, a first for King Seiko since the collection’s 2022 relaunch.
Seiko connects the brown and green tones of these models to lush forests in central Tokyo. The UK boutique’s SLA093 listing gives a more specific description of that model’s brown dial, associating it with Tokyo gardens. These are design inspirations rather than claims about a particular location or material.
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SLA093 vs. SLA095: what is different?
| Detail | King Seiko VANAC SLA093 | King Seiko VANAC SLA095 |
|---|---|---|
| Dial | Brown, with a horizontal pattern; the UK boutique describes its inspiration as Tokyo gardens. | Green, with the VANAC horizontal pattern; Seiko links the color to lush forests in central Tokyo. |
| Strap | Leather strap. | Leather strap. |
| Movement | Automatic Caliber 8L45. | Caliber 8L45, as listed on Seiko’s UK collection page. |
| UK collection-page price | £2,800, as displayed on Seiko’s UK collection page; regional pricing and subject to change. | £2,800, as displayed on Seiko’s UK collection page; regional pricing and subject to change. |
| Published case measurements and weight | For SLA093J1, the UK boutique lists 41.0 mm diameter, 14.3 mm thickness, 45.1 mm length, 17 mm lug width and 103 g. | Not stated in the retrieved official model-specific specifications. |
| Water resistance | 10 bar for SLA093J1, according to the UK boutique listing. | Not stated in the retrieved official model-specific specifications. |
The distinction established by the available model-specific details is primarily dial color and inspiration. The SLA093J1 measurements and water-resistance rating are specific to that listing; they are not confirmed specifications for SLA095.
Caliber 8L45: reserve and accuracy
Seiko names the automatic 8L45 for these VANAC models. In its 6 March 2025 release introducing the revived series, the company gives the caliber a 72-hour power reserve and stated accuracy of +10 to -5 seconds per day. The Seiko Boutique UK page for SLA093J1 repeats those figures and specifies 35 jewels and a frequency of 28,000 vibrations per hour. These are the manufacturer’s stated specifications, not a guarantee of an individual watch’s measured timekeeping.
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The SLA093J1 listing also specifies a date display and stop-seconds function. Its case is stainless steel, with a box-shaped sapphire crystal coated with anti-reflective treatment on the inner surface, a screw-down crown and a see-through screw case back. The listing gives 10 bar water resistance for this reference.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Price and availability
Seiko’s UK VANAC collection page lists both SLA093 and SLA095 at £2,800 each. That is the price displayed on the UK page, not a global price or a guarantee that either model is currently in stock. Prices and availability can vary by region and retailer; check a local Seiko listing for the exact reference and current status.
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Official sources
- Seiko UK VANAC collection page — model list, displayed UK prices and collection history.
- Seiko VANAC feature page — design details, color inspiration and collection features.
- Seiko’s 6 March 2025 press release — revival announcement and Caliber 8L45 launch specifications.
- Seiko Boutique UK SLA093J1 listing — model-specific description and specifications.
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