Seiko

New and reviews of Seiko watches like the Seiko Sportura, Seiko Ananta, and more.

Clutch Performer: Reviewing the Seiko Velatura

Seiko Velatura chronograph

Seiko’s Velatura mechanical chronograph has not one vertical clutch but three. In this in-depth review from our archives, WatchTime's Martina Richter takes a close look at this most unorthodox sports watch; Zuckerfabrik Fotodesign provides the original photography. … [Read more...]

Watch Wallpaper: Seiko Astron

Seiko Astron in Space

In WatchTime's March-April issue, on sale now, technical editor Mike Disher examines the new Seiko Astron, a watch that tells time by receiving GPS signals from anywhere on Earth, and we debut the work of our newest ace watch photographer, Robert Atkinson. Click here to download wallpaper images of Robert's photos of the Seiko Astron. … [Read more...]

Seiko Goes Red for Heart Month

The American Heart Association styles in the Seiko Tressia collection feature ceramic inlays and red crystal heart embellishment on the dial.

February is Heart Month, and Seiko is showing its support for the American Heart Association’s "Go Red For Women" movement with two exclusively designed “Go Red” Seiko Tressia watches, created to support the fight against heart disease in women, in an initiative that began last September. For every new edition of the “Go Red” Seiko Tressia sold between September 1, 2012 and March 1, … [Read more...]

First Watch: U.S. Presidents and Their Timepieces

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With the presidential race between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney heating up, we felt it was the perfect time to share this feature on presidents and their watches from the WatchTime archives (December 2008). Click here to find out what brands graced the wrists and waistcoasts of our chief executives. … [Read more...]

Obama and Romney Both Wearing TAG Heuer?

Left: Barack Obama wearing ; Right: Mitt Romney wearing

While President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney may be on opposite ends of the political spectrum in the coming election, they at least seem to be on the same page for one of the most important issues: taste in watches. According to watch spotters at TAG Heuer, both have been seen wearing that brand. Obama has worn a vintage TAG Heuer Aquaracer (though he's also been known to wear a Jorg … [Read more...]

Family Values: Patek Philippe’s Thierry and Philippe Stern

Thierry and Philippe Stern of Patek Philippe

Geneva’s Stern family has owned and operated Patek Philippe for 76 years. When it comes to making watches, they say, family matters. Click here to read WatchTime editor-in-chief Joe Thompson's up-close-and-personal profile of Philippe and Thierry Stern from our December 2008 issue. … [Read more...]

Watch Wallpaper: Sport-Specific Watches

Tutima Yachting Chronograph

Certain watch models are inseparably linked with particular sports. In our December 2009 issue, we presented a gallery of specialized sports watches inspired by activities from yachting to golf to horse jumping, with original photos by ace watch photographer Nik Schölzel. Now we present six of these exclusive shots to download for your desktop. Click on the photos for wallpaper images. … [Read more...]

Speed Dreamin’: Testing the TAG Heuer Carrera 1887 (Video)

TAG Heuer Carrera 1887 front

A few years ago, TAG Heuer introduced a new version of its racing-inspired Carrera watch with a brand-new movement. Watch writer and reviewer Jens Koch took the watch, called the Carrera 1887, for a spin. Click here for the results of Koch's comprehensive watch test along with exclusive photos by Nik Schölzel (Click on watch photos for larger images). … [Read more...]

Million-Dollar Club: What Watch Brands Spent the Most on Advertising in 2011?

Rolex/Chanel/BellRoss/Omega graphic

If watch advertising is a barometer of the health of a market — and it is — then the U.S. watch market is bouncing back after the catastrophe of 2009. Spending on watch advertising in the United States jumped 16 percent in 2011 to $365.8 million, indicating that the watch market here is improving. … [Read more...]

TAG Heuer to Increase Movement-Manufacturing at New Site in Jura

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TAG Heuer has announced that it is doubling its mechanical-chronograph movement manufacturing capacity by building a new site in Chevenez, in the Swiss Canton of Jura, which will create 100 jobs and be operational by the end of 2013. The site will produce the in-house Caliber 1887 mechanical chronograph that was launched two years ago, plus a brand-new caliber that TAG Heuer is developing. … [Read more...]

WatchTime’s June App Now Available

In this issue Joe Thompson profiles Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek, who is not happy with the current state of watch retailing in America, and he lets us know it. Our Baselworld roundup looks at new watches from the world's largest watch show. We enlist a dive instructor to help us test four diver's watches, and we test new models from Panerai and Seiko. We take a close-up look at Vacheron's new … [Read more...]

Visual Quiz: Mystery Watches

Can you identify manufacturers without seeing their names on the dials? We’ve lined up a dozen images, sans brand identification, to test your visual skills. Some watches are current, while others were produced in years gone by. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...]

Seiko Ananta Automatic Chronograph Diver’s Watch and Sportura Alarm Chronograph

Among Seiko's new launches at Baselworld were the Ananta Automatic Chronograph Diver’s Watch and the Sportura Alarm Chronograph. Priced thousands of dollars apart, these two models represent the range of Seiko's achievements. One offers a manufacture automatic movement, hand-polished case and hand-painted lacquer dial, and the other quartz precision and functionality in a handsome package. Find … [Read more...]

Grand Seiko Anniversary Limited Edition Comes to the U.S. Market

At Baselworld Seiko officially launched three limited edition Grand Seiko timepieces as a part of the brand's 130th Anniversary Commemorative Collection. All three models house a newly developed mechanical hand-winding movement, and all three will come to the U.S., market, albeit in very small numbers. Find pricing and wallpaper inside. … [Read more...]

Quick Shots from Baselworld 2011

Baselworld 2011 opened today and early indications are that cautious optimism are the watchwords for the coming year (pun intended). It also looks like it will be a good year for watch enthusiasts (more along those lines in coming reports). To set the mood, during a short break between meetings, we present a few images from press day, before the crowds arrive. … [Read more...]

Landon Donovan Joins Seiko as U.S. Brand Ambassador

U.S. soccer icon Landon Donovan has joined Seiko as a new Brand Ambassador. Donovan, best known for his last-minute, game-winning goal for the United States National Team against Algeria in the 2010 World Cup, will represent the brand's Sportura Collection, and will help Seiko celebrate the brand's 130th anniversary. … [Read more...]

Seiko Announces Disaster Relief Donations

Seiko has announced that Seiko Holdings will donate 20 million yen or about $247,000 and Seiko Epson will donate 100 million yen or about $1,234,000 to provide assistance to the victims of the earthquake that struck Japan on March 11. Seiko expresses its deepest condolences to those affected by the earthquake and its hopes for recovery at the earliest possible time. … [Read more...]

Initial Report from Seiko: Tokyo Office Undamaged by Earthquake

Seiko has issued a statement thanking those who have expressed concern, and providing an update on the status of the company and its employees in the wake of the massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan Friday afternoon local time. Find the complete text inside. … [Read more...]

2010: The Year In Review Quiz, Part II

Once again we look at the biggest and smallest stories of the year. Were you paying attention? As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...]

2010: The Year in Review Quiz, Part I

Have you been following the news for the past 12 months? Say goodbye to 2010 with this quiz that focuses on some of the year’s most (and least) important stories. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...]