It may come as a surprise for some to know that Seiko’s very first tourbillon was only launched in 2016 at the BaselWorld watch fair. This may be so especially for those who know that the brand’s roots can be traced back to the late 19th century. The brand’s origins began in 1881, initially offering simple clock repair services in … More
In March 2016, Seiko announced its support and partnership with PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors), reputed to be the world’s most trusted scuba diving training organization with a 50-year history, having been founded in 1966 by two American diving enthusiasts, John Cronin and Ralph Erickson. Just a year before (PADI was established) in 1965, Seiko had launched the 150M … More
Seiko’s diving watches are not only affordable but are also highly reliable and robust. It is therefore a great joy to also note that the brand supports PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors), the world’s largest scuba diving organization with the highest number of recreational diving memberships. PADI is a known name to the diving world just as Seiko is … More
As a commemorative piece for the 55th anniversary of the Grand Seiko, one would understand why the SBGR097 is a limited edition (production of 500 pieces). The Grand Seiko SBGR097 featuring a blue dial is powered by the Calibre 9S61 which has the accuracy with the standard variance of plus 10, minus one seconds a day when worn. Under a … More
The first Grand Seiko made its debut in 1960 and since its birth fifty-five years ago, the brand has remains true to what it terms the essentials of watchmaking: precision, durability, legibility and beauty. These are what Shinji Hattori, president and CEO of Seiko Watch Corporation deems as the essential elements of a watch. For 2015, one anniversary timepiece commemorating … More
For 2015, one highly collectible Grand Seiko piece is the re-make of the 62GS which was first introduced in 1967. The new family member to the Grand Seiko Historical Collection is what the brand terms the “reborn 62GS” because it is “… as faithful to its original as possible,” says Yukinori Kato of Seiko Watch Corporation. Three versions are available: … More
For a three-hand mechanical wristwatch, Seiko’s Presage SARX019 in steel ranks high on our list. What is noteworthy about this model is that it features an enamel dial. Like the SARX011 100th Anniversary model (also with an enamel dial) that celebrates the introduction of the first Seiko wristwatch in 1913 (that had the “Laurel” branding on its dial), the SARX019 … More
Among the limited editions launched by Seiko to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Spring Drive will be the Grand Seiko SBGA111 Spring Drive in stainless steel and the SBGA109 Spring Drive in titanium. Like the SBGA111, the Grand Seiko SBGA109 Spring Drive in titanium shown above is equipped with the Calibre 9R15 Spring Drive movement which has 72 hours … More
When Seiko’s Spring Drive was first launched at the 2005 BaselWorld watch fair, it was hailed as the brand’s most important movement after the famed Astron quartz watch of 1969. While timing in a mechanical watch is regulated by the escapement, this is not the case for Seiko’s Spring Drive. There is no escapement in the Spring Drive; rather timing … More