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Chester's Christmas picks from Patek to VC to De Bethune and Grand Seiko Credor. California Dreaming? Or an exercise in honing vision?
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1969-1985 industry collapse triggered by the Seiko Astron. Cost Swiss watchmaking two-thirds of its workforce; rebounded via Swatch Group consolidation and Biver's Blancpain.
Christmas Day 1969: Seiko launches the world\'s first quartz wristwatch and detonates the Swiss watch industry.
Eight thousand pieces. One very specific shade of yellow. Seiko and Honda celebrate the Motocompo's 45th anniversary with a watch that's hard to ignore.
Seiko's Prospex Turtle HBB002 marks PADI's 60th anniversary. Electric sunburst blue dial, ceramic bezel insert, 200m water resistance, an 8,000-piece run, and a €750 price tag that puts it squarely in the impulse-buy bracket for a real diver.
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Chester's Christmas picks from Patek to VC to De Bethune and Grand Seiko Credor. California Dreaming? Or an exercise in honing vision?
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Our Q&A; with Seiko & Grand Seiko Master Watchmaker, Satoshi Higara on a variety of watchmaking topics and their recent timepieces created.
Cutting through the noise and sheer volume of watches released at Baselworld is no mean feat. Overwhelming attention is focused on a handful of models from a few brands, and often it takes weeks and months from some of the hidden gems to reveal themselves. Nevertheless, every year the chatter in the halls seems to … ContinuedThe post OPINION: We need more watches like the Seiko Presage appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The story in a second When it comes to value, it’s hard to beat Seiko, and this Presage is no exception. If you ask any watch lover worth their salt to describe Seiko in five words or less, we’re willing to bet you’ll hear a phrase that’s a variant of ‘great value!’ This is true … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Seiko Presage SPB041J1- a lot of watch for $1500 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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At their packed Baselworld press conference Seiko announced that 2016 was to be the year of their middle-tier Presage collection. The lion’s share of attention has been on the truly excellent limited edition Presage Chronograph, but there’s a lot to love in the rest of the collection too. Presage honours the spirit of fine mechanical watchmaking … ContinuedThe post GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Automatic for the people – the Seiko Presage SPB039J1 video review appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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If you’re in Australia and a fan of Seiko, we have good news; you are in luck. Until this Wednesday, the brand has some of their most exclusive and high-end pieces on display – we’ve picked out five of our favourites. So, if you already know all about the Micro Artists Studio and want to see … ContinuedThe post LIST: 5 things you (probably) didn’t know about 5 (very) special Seiko watches you can see in Sydney right now appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Last Sunday I boarded a plane in Melbourne and made the 8,000-odd kilometre trek to Tokyo. And in the last week I have travelled, by Shinkansen, bus and car a further 1500 or kilometres across Japan. On my wrist every step of the way – from airport lounges to traditional Ryokans – was the Seiko Astron. … ContinuedThe post MY WEEK WITH: The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 8X Dual Time in Japan appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The story in a second: Grand Seiko’s limited edition Hi-Beats are hot property, but the regular production SBHG005 is, not to overstate things in any way, a masterpiece of understated excellence. Most high-end watches are instantly recognisable as luxury objects. Your watch makes a statement about who you are and what you value. Rolex says … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko, master of details – the Automatic Hi-Beat 36000 (ref. SBGH005) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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In Depth review : Seiko PADI Automatic Diver SRPA21, aka "Turtle" with hands-on analysis, live photographs, comparisons and price.
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In this week's Throwback Sundays article, we feature six wonderful Seiko watches, from our archives. Click here to find out more!
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Review: Credor Eichi II. A hands-on analytical review of the elusive watch from Seiko's Micro Artisan Studios. High res pics, comparisons, specs and price.
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Full review of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph Black Ceramic Edition SBGC015 and SBGC017, with hands-on analysis, comparisons, specs and price.
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Seiko Astron GPS Solar Worldtime Watches. With hands-on analysis, high resolution photographs, commentary, historical references and specs.
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Full review of the Grand Seiko SBGD001 Spring Drive 8 Day Power Reserve with analysis, comparisons, live high resolution photographs.
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We review the Seiko Presage 60th Anniversary Automatic Limited Edition Chronograph with hand finished Urushi Lacquer dial from Baselworld 2016
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Introducing two limited edition Seiko Presage 60th Anniversary Automatic Chronographs for Baselworld 2016, featuring enamel and lacquered dials.
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Introducing the new Grand Seiko Spring Drive 8 Day Power Reserve. A time only watch that looks absolutely stunning with a new 8 day movement.
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From the land of the rising sun: the Seiko Prospex Divers watch, in collaboration with PADI, for Baselworld 2016.
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This week, we focus on watches for the corporate world, featuring brands such as Vacheron Constantin, Nomos, Seiko, JLC, H. Moser & Cie., and Lange.
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We recommend six watches for a budding collector, from brands like Rolex, IWC, Oris, Montblanc, Seiko, and Chopard.
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For a long time now, Grand Seiko has represented some of the finest value in mechanical horology today – but we’re here basically to, rewrite that old wives tale. Just earlier in the week, at a rather cozy meeting with Seiko at their office here in Singapore, we found ourselves in the company of this […]
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Seiko Astron GPS Solar Dual Time
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Six recommendations for a chronograph part 1. Rolex Daytona, Omega Speedmaster, Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph, IWC Top Gun, Tudor Heritage Chronograph
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The Grand Seiko 55th Anniversary Spring Drive Chronograph Limited Edition
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Grand Seiko analysis. Originally published in Chronos Japan issue 59/2015. Reprinted with permission. Analysis on the Grand Seiko technically and commercially.
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Seiko Marinemaster Professional 1000m Diver’s
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new Seiko Marinemaster models
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One thing that impresses us about the Japanese would be their great attention to intricate details. The integrity of their efforts are telling- products from Lexus and Canon can easily testify that. But of course, when it comes to watchmaking, there are not many watchmakers that are close to matching this particular brand with regards to both quality andRead More
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Two years ago, in 2012, Seiko introduced a Tenth Anniversary model of their Grand Seiko GMT watch –one with a strap, and one with a bracelet. The Grand Seiko watches are very well known among enthusiasts –so much so that if you’re reading this story at all you probably know about them already –but the […]
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