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    • Seiko

    Seiko exists since 1881 and initially Seiko was a small watch store in Tokyo. In 1892 the first Seikosha clocks were produced, laying the foundation for the official name Seiko, which appeared for the first time in 1924. The Seiko Astron hit the market in the 1960s as the world’s first production quartz watch, followed by a quartz chronograph.

    Today the Seiko Astron is a very popular watch with variations such as the Seiko Astron GPS. All Seiko watches are made in-house in Japan where Seiko even makes the oil and luminous items in large-scale factories. All Seiko luxury watches are produced in Japan (Grand Seiko models) while other watches are assembled throughout Asia.

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    When in Rome: Five Watches with Roman Numeral Dials

    Roman numerals are mostly reserved these days for movie sequels and Super Bowls, but they can still add a hint of elegant classicism to a watch dial, as in the five timepieces we showcase here. BLANCPAIN VILLERET ULTRAPLATE Blancpain’s Villeret series, named for the Swiss village where the manufacture was founded in 1735, is distinguished...

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    Jan 26, 2022 by Mark Bernardo

    Lift-Off: 6 Watches (Other Than the Omega Speedmaster) That Went to Space

    In 1957, the first artificial satellite named Sputnik 1 was launched into space by the Soviet Union, triggering a race among nations. For security reasons, astronauts always carried a wristwatch with them. These six timepieces played a unique role in this conquest of space.

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    Jan 13, 2022 by Jens Koch

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    Borrowed Time: The GPHG-Winning Seiko Prospex 1968 Diver’s Re-Creation SLA025J1

    In 1968, three years after the brand’s first dive watch was released (the 62MAS or Reference 6217-800x with 150-meter water resistance), Seiko’s engineers managed to raise the bar with a Hi-Beat divers’ watch with 300-meter water resistance (Reference 6159-700x). This model was not only the first Japanese dive watch to be equipped with a 10-beat...

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    Jan 4, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

    2021, The Watch Year in Review: Seven Dynamic Dive Watches

    By almost any standard, the luxury watch world enjoyed a successful year in 2021 despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and its worldwide economic consequences — with high-profile retailers reopening and expanding, new auction records set, some large-scale industry events (like our own WatchTime New York) returning, and of course, a host of...

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    Dec 27, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

    Seiko Pays Homage to its 1969 Icon with New Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph

    Earlier this year, famed Japanese watchmaker Seiko made waves with the launch of two vintage-inspired mechanical chronographs, each dubbed the Prospex Speedtimer. Inspired by Seiko’s — and Japan’s — first wrist-worn chronograph, the Crown Chronograph from 1964, the watches referenced a lesser known but significant piece of watchmaking history with an aesthetic that spoke directly...

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    Dec 14, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    The Dial as Canvas, Revisited: Five Timepieces from Artistic Collaborations

    When watch companies collaborate with artists and designers, expect to see exciting results: we showcased six of them a few years back. As this year’s Art Basel Miami event wraps up, we explore other international celebrities and young cutting-edge artists that are enriching the watch world. In 2021, Hublot began a collaboration with a true...

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    Dec 12, 2021 by Maria-Bettina Eich

    Seiko Shoots for the Moon with Prospex LX Sky U.S. Special Edition SNR051

    Seiko takes great pride in its proprietary Spring Drive calibers for many reasons, but chief among them is their ability to function tirelessly and reliably in all kinds of challenging conditions — up to and including outer space: Seiko watches with these in-house movements have been certified for space travel and worn aboard the International...

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    Dec 10, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

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    Touching the Past: Six Modern “Retro” Watches and the Historical Pieces That Inspired Them

    When retro-inspired watches are modeled after specific predecessors, fans of mechanical timekeeping can “grasp” design history. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we take a look at six watches that awaken a longing for the past.

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    Dec 2, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

    Black Friday Special: 26 Ladies’ Watches for the Holidays

    Women today have more options than ever when it comes to choosing their favorite watch. These new models designed for women have a sparkle and appeal all their own and are a perfect holiday gift. BELL & ROSSThe new Bell & Ross BR 05 Diamonds brings a shimmering look to the modern architectural lines of...

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    Nov 26, 2021 by Dara Hinshaw

    The Perfect Wave: Seven Watches with Nautically Engraved Dials

    Since the introduction of the Omega Seamaster 300 in 1993, watches with wave patterns on their dials have become increasingly popular. Here’s a closer look at some of the current models. Tissot Seastar 2000 ProfessionalTissot’s very large and robust dive watch is water-resistant to 600 meters and impresses with its irregular wave pattern, which resembles...

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    Nov 7, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

    FEATURE

    James Bond’s Watches: The Complete Movie Timeline

    He’s the world’s most famous secret agent, and the selection of watches on his wrist is at least as varied as the parade of “Bond girls” at his side. Our timeline presents an overview of James Bond's watches throughout the years.

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    Oct 25, 2021 by WatchTime

    Grand Prix Preview: 11 GPHG-Nominated Watch Brands You’ll Discover at WatchTime New York 2021

    WatchTime New York 2021 is less than two weeks away, from October 22 to 24, and with more than 25 fantastic brands showcasing their latest timepieces, we couldn’t be more excited to see you soon at Gotham Hall in Midtown Manhattan. Among the watch brands exhibiting at the event, 11 of them have received one...

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    Oct 13, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    PORTFOLIO

    Time Tools: 8 Tool Watches From Luxury Brands

    In this article from the WatchTime archives, we present eight "tool watches" that emphasize functionality and are robust, accurate, legible, and — importantly — not excessively expensive.

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    Oct 7, 2021 by Jens Koch

    Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: U.S.-Exclusive Seiko Prospex SLA053 and SLA059 “Seigaiha” Editions

     The sixth edition of WatchTime New York is less than a month away, and with more than 25 participating watch brands set to showcase their latest novelties next month at Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24 — among them a number of rare pieces that the public will see for the first time — the...

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    Oct 3, 2021 by WatchTime

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    Seiko: A Chronograph Chronology

    We survey Seiko’s half-century-plus of mechanical chronographs in this comprehensive historical feature from the WatchTime archives. Discover the Japanese brand's contributions to the world of chronograph wristwatches.

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    Sep 22, 2021 by Gisbert Brunner

    Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: The Grand Seiko Elegance GMT 4 Seasons Collection

    WatchTime New York 2021 is just over a month away, returning for the sixth time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24. Among the more than 25 participating watch brands set to display their newest timepieces is Japan’s Grand Seiko and one of their most prominent nature-inspired launches of the year in the new Elegance GMT...

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    Sep 20, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    Introducing the Newest Seiko U.S. Exclusives: the Prospex SLA053 and SLA059 “Seigaiha” Editions

    Following on the heels of sister brand Grand Seiko’s own U.S.-exclusive announcement, Seiko has launched two new timepieces of its own that will be sold exclusively in the American market. Both hail from Seiko’s popular Prospex line of dive watches and feature a “Seigaiha” (or “blue ocean waves”) pattern on their dials, in either a...

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    Sep 5, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    A Nod to Mod: Introducing the Seiko 5 Sports Custom Watch Beatmaker Limited Edition

    Few watch brands are as associated with the so-called watch modding community than Seiko. With many affordable watches and equally affordable replacement parts, modding enthusiasts — basically collectors who engage in hands-on tinkering (“modifiying”) of their watches to produce customized pieces — have long championed the Japanese brand as their most popular canvas for a...

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    Aug 18, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    FEATURE

    Chronomania: The 50+-Year History of the Automatic Chronograph

    Fifty years ago, the consortium of Heuer-Leonidas, Breitling, Buren-Hamilton and Dubois Dépraz vied with lone wolves Zenith and Seiko in the race to launch the world’s first automatic chronograph movement. How did these brands keep their developments secret? And how did the watch world change? We searched the past for clues.

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    Jul 16, 2021 by WatchTime

    Fresh Tuna: Seiko Introduces the Prospex 1986 Quartz Diver’s 35th Anniversary Limited Edition

    Japanese watchmaker Seiko made news earlier this month when it released a pair of vintage-inspired dive watches, the new SPB239 and SPB237 references. Proving it was not quite finished yet with resurrecting its historically influenced timepieces, Seiko now unveils a third in 2021: the Prospex 1986 Quartz Diver’s 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. S23635. The...

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    Jun 19, 2021 by Caleb Anderson
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