Posted the 10th day of March in 2009 by Riley.Watch Blog Spin has posted a review of the Seiko Blue Samurai SBDA003. This Automatic Titanium model retails for around $425 USD, and it's quite a bargain for what it offers. It features a Hardlex crystal and Lumibrite lume. Follow the link over to read the full review.
Posted the 9th day of March in 2009 by Riley.Watch Report has posted a review of the Chinese made Alpha Watches 549-SG2709. This one has a nice classic styling, and the basic features of a jump-hour regulator. The movement isn't anything special, but with a retail price of around $63 USD, and an eBay price of less than thirty bucks, it's a nice find for some.
Posted the 9th day of March in 2009 by Riley.Seiya-san has posted photos of two new diver models from Seiko. The SBDX011 is an Automatic Mechanical, with a retail price of about $3,000 USD. And the SBBN015 is an Automatic Quartz that will retail for about $1,200 USD. These two Marinemaster models look great, and are sure to be very desirable. Both should be coming out in about a month.
Posted the 7th day of March in 2009 by Riley.Pete over at GMT +9 has had the Seiko Prospex SBDD001 Diver for a couple weeks now, and his posted his thoughts on this watch. This diver model features Seiko’s latest Direct Drive kinetic technology. This one has a retail price of just over $2,300 USD. It's a fine watch, but it can hardly be called a bargain compared to some of Seiko's other models. Follow the link over to get the whole scoop.
Posted the 3rd day of March in 2009 by Riley.Tokunaga Ikuo has published a new comprehensive book on Seiko watches. It's available from Amazon.com in Japan for about $29 USD. The title roughly translates to "Seiko Watches developing special story - a secret hidden in the special technology professionals Seiko Watches". It's available now, but unless you can read Japanese, you'll only be able to look that the photos.
Thanks Seiya-San.
Posted the 2nd day of March in 2009 by Riley.Seiya-San has posted news of the Grand Seiko Mechanical watch. The a white dial HI-BEET 36000 will be released in May with a retail price of about $6,000 USD. And there's a dark green face model coming out in June for about $6,500 USD (only 200 produced). It's a classic elegant design that features a transparent case back. Pre-orders have already started.
Posted the 1st day of March in 2009 by Riley.Watch Report has posted a review of a new 800 series Linear Chronograph. It features a titanium carbide case, and is fitted with a chronograph with 1/5th of a second measuring no more than 4 hours. This model will retail for around $750 USD. The classic looks and moderate price for the level of quality make this one seem compelling.
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