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Best of Watchville: A Fond Look Back At A Classic Seiko Diver, From Fratello

A much-loved Monster takes a bow.

Review: Tranquility on a Dial - The Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Limited Edition SBGW264

We bring you the low-down and our thoughts on the Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Limited Edition SBGW264, inspired by the white birch trees of Shizukuishi.

Seiko 5 Sports “5KX” Review Ref. SRPD51

How can you talk about the refreshed Seiko 5 Sport without talking about the legendary SKX or 7002? You can’t. I tried to throw out all of my preconceived Seiko thoughts. It’s impossible.

Your questions about the 2020 Seiko and Grand Seiko collections are answered here

This week we were lucky enough to have a number of the latest releases from Seiko and Grand Seiko in the office, and we put the call out to Time+Tide readers to find out the questions they had about these new pieces. If you missed the Q&A; on Instagram stories (you can still find them … ContinuedThe post Your questions about the 2020 Seiko and Grand Seiko collections are answered here appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Up Close: Seiko Prospex LX Spring Drive Diver SNR029

Seiko produces a wide – really wide – variety of dive watches. Many are based on historical watches, with several of the high-end models in particular being inspired by the brand’s first 300 m dive watch of 1968. As a result, a good number of Seiko dive watches look pretty similar. When Seiko unveiled the Prospex LX line at Baselworld last year – the range is made up of six sports watches catered for air, land, and sea – the diver’s watch seemed, well, pretty similar to other Seiko dive watches. But the LX was not a typical range of sports watches, because it was designed in collaboration with Ken Okuyama, one of Japan’s most famous car designers – specifically, Mr Okuyama is best known for his work for Ferrari. The Prospex LX Spring Drive Diver SNR029 is a typical Seiko dive watch – it’s functional and solidly engineered, with a notably high quality of construction. But Mr Okuyama’s design adds a surprising degree of refinement to the design, which reimagines the retro style of the classical Seiko Hi-Beat diver of 1968 by sharpening the design and refining the details. Initial thoughts Seiko dive watches are highly regarded for their strong price-performance ratio at every level of the price spectrum. The Prospex LX Spring Drive Diver SNR029 is a mid-range model, more affordable than a Grand Seiko but more upscale than the base-model Prospex diver. In terms of functionality, fit and finish, the SNR029 scores highly. Legibility is excellent, Spring Dr...

EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Joseph’s murdered out Seiko 5 Sports SRPD79K1 on integrated rubber Crafter Blue strap is a cold killer

Last year, we aired the first series of ‘Every Watch Tells A Story’ on YouTube. The premise is as simple as it gets. When we invite raucous crowds into the Time+Tide home base for events, occasionally we offer them the chance to tell the story of their watch. Which promptly explains why everyone in these … ContinuedThe post EVERY WATCH TELLS A STORY: Joseph’s murdered out Seiko 5 Sports SRPD79K1 on integrated rubber Crafter Blue strap is a cold killer appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ep. #166: Talking Seiko Leaks…

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Grand Seiko ups the ante - on itself - with the SLGH002, where classic meets cutting edge

Seiko is a brand that is well accustomed to competing with itself. Both to raise the bar for the brand’s watches, and for the betterment of the global watch industry. From the revolution of bringing quartz-powered movements to the masses, to embarrassing the Swiss at their own Chronometer Trials, the intrepid Japanese pioneers can seem … ContinuedThe post Grand Seiko ups the ante – on itself – with the SLGH002, where classic meets cutting edge appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements -  Part II, the Spring Drives

If you haven’t yet read Part I, find the full article right here.  This year, to mark its 60th anniversary, Grand Seiko has introduced two new movements, representing each of the brand’s two pillars: Calibre 9RA5 is a Spring Drive movement while Calibre 9SA5 is a traditional mechanical movement. These are entirely new movements, with every … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part II, the Spring Drives appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements -  Part I, the Mechanicals

The key to producing some of the finest watches in the world is in part due to the Grand Seiko movements. Here's why they are so impressive.The post IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part I, the Mechanicals appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Hands-on Review: Seiko 5 Sports Brian May Limited Edition: SRPE83K1

We take a hands-on, detailed review of the new Seiko 5 Sports Brian May Limited Edition SRPE83K1, and tell you how it feels like to handle and wear.

Watch Spotting: A Seiko SKX007 In The New FX Hulu Series 'Devs'

And you thought Bond had tricks...

Up Close: Grand Seiko Spring Drive “Blue Snowflake” SBGA407

One of the all-time best-selling Grand Seiko watches is the Spring Drive “Snowflake”, which gets the name from the its distinctive textured dial. And until recently, the snowflake dial was only available on models with bracelets, save for a few pricey limited editions with gold cases. That changed last year when Grand Seiko debuted the Spring Drive “Blue Snowflake” SBGA407. It combines the famous dial with a more classical case, and a good deal of practicality – date, Spring Drive accuracy, and a surprising 100 m water resistance. On the wrist While most Grand Seiko watches are pretty discreet on the wrist, the “Blue Snowflake” makes a statement due to its colour. The styling is most definitely old school, but the pale-blue dial is both modern and unusual; it’s an unorthodox colour for a man’s watch, especially one that leans towards the dress-watch category, but it works. And the “Blue Snowflake” is also a manageable but modern size. The case is a bit over 40 mm in diameter, and fairly thick, while the bezel is narrow. The result is a watch that wears well and has a good presence on the wrist (with one caveat that is common to Grand Seiko watches on straps: the band has odd proportions, with one side being unnecessarily long). The snowflake story The original “Snowflake” was the Grand Seiko Spring Drive ref. SBGA011 (now known as the SBGA211) that made its debut in 2005. While it did have a titanium case and bracelet, which was fairly uncommon a...

Grand Seiko Blue Snowflake Reference SBGA407: On The Wrist

Grand Seiko’s Blue Snowflake Spring Drive has pushed the venerable Japanese watchmaker to the top of Chris Malburg's horology charts. After spending considerable time with this timepiece, Chris relates the Snowflake’s triumphs and reveals its shortcomings.

The Rake & Revolution Celebrate Grand Seiko in London

The Report Card: Seiko’s 2020 novelties so far

We may only be three months into 2020, but Seiko is dropping new novelties like the world could end tomorrow … which, given the current state of affairs, does feel ever so slightly plausible. Anyway, I know what you’re thinking: “enough of the doom and gloom, what about the watches?” Well, the Japanese watchmaker has … ContinuedThe post The Report Card: Seiko’s 2020 novelties so far appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Seiko x Nano Universe SZSJ005 Chronograph

Seiko and Nano Universe team up for a Daytona-inspired chronograph.

Diving through the decade - Seiko’s latest dive watches pay tribute to three classics

Blancpain, Rolex, Omega, DOXA … these are the watchmakers we normally associate with being the doyens of creating dive watches. However, as Seiko is keen to point out in their latest trilogy release, the Japanese firm has been deeply submerged in the art form of birthing amphibious timepieces for quite some time too – 55 … ContinuedThe post Diving through the decade – Seiko’s latest dive watches pay tribute to three classics appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is their best dive watch yet

This year is a big one for Grand Seiko as it is the 60th anniversary of the brand, a number already made special with several limited editions. Over the last few days they have released several more, one of which is arguably their most impressive dive watch yet. Say hello to the Grand Seiko SLGA001, … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is their best dive watch yet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing two celebrations of Shizukuishi, the Grand Seiko SBGW263 and SBGW264

Two limited edition watches celebrating the beauty and nature of Grand Seiko and Shizukuishi

Seiko Prospex Revisits the Company’s Dive Watch Classics

Seiko Prospex limited-editions tempt collectors with a celebration of 55 years of record-breaking dive watches.

Introducing the Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Grand Seiko SBGD205

Precious metal, stones and technology meet in the Grand Seiko SBGD205

Was this the greatest limited edition Seiko of 2019?

Editor’s note: Seiko dropped what seemed like an innumerable amount of limited edition timepieces in 2019, and that got us thinking – which one was best? That’s a much tougher question than it sounds, but this SLA033 dive watch surely has to be in the running. A revival of the prolific 6105, a watch made … ContinuedThe post Was this the greatest limited edition Seiko of 2019? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Seiko Prospex SPB149 Dive Watch

We've just gotten another modern recreation of Seiko's very first diver released in 1965, the 62MAS.

Introducing: A Trilogy Of Seiko 55th Anniversary Dive Watches

55 years later, Seiko is still imbuing dive watches with technological advancements.

Introducing: The Grand Seiko SBGD205 Masterpiece Collection Spring Drive 8 Days Jewelry Watch

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Introducing: The Grand Seiko SBGW264 60th Anniversary Limited Edition With Engraved Dial

A special anniversary calls for a special watch.

Introducing: The Grand Seiko SBGW263 60th Anniversary Limited Edition With Hand-Engraved Dial

A local Japanese legend gives way to a stunning hand-made dial that's unlike anything else you can wear on your wrist.

Introducing: The Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Limited Edition SLGH002, With New Hi-Beat Escapement Caliber 9SA5

The latest limited edition from Grand Seiko marks a major mechanical leap forward.

Introducing: The Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Professional Diver's 600M SLGA001, With New Spring Drive Caliber 9RA5

The latest evolution of Spring Drive, in a very serious tool watch.