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Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY003 – Mar 20, 2019

HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY003 – thinner, dressier

Grand Seiko has just announced its latest releases at Basel 2019 and, boy, does the Spring Drive - that unique trifecta of electronic, kinetic and magnetic energy - feature strongly. But not just the Spring Drives you know and love, with that arching power reserve at eight. No, in honour of the movement’s 20th anniversary, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY003 – thinner, dressier appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko watches Mar 20, 2019

VIDEO: Our pick of the best Grand Seiko watches of 2019, fresh from Baselworld 

There’s a unifying theme to Grand Seiko’s 2019 collection – and no, it’s not the exquisite dials or case work, though those are all very much in evidence. No, this year it’s all about the mighty Spring Drive, a movement (which we’ve explained here) that is unique to Grand Seiko, and appropriately enough, 20 years … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Our pick of the best Grand Seiko watches of 2019, fresh from Baselworld  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko has just announced Mar 20, 2019

VIDEO: Seiko has just announced the Prospex LX collection – these are the watches and what you need to know about them

Prospex is Seiko-speak for “Professional Specification”, a family of professionally oriented tool-watches that was born in 1968 and built to last. And, Seiko being Seiko, that build quality is legendary. As such, these watches have attracted a cult following, in both the actual and desk-diving fraternities. Now, at their press conference at Baselworld 2019, Seiko … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Seiko has just announced the Prospex LX collection – these are the watches and what you need to know about them appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko SKX013 Community Review I Mar 1, 2019

Seiko SKX013 Community Review

12 people from all walks of life share their opinons in this Seiko SKX013 review - unique photos, specs, insights, and all the info you need.

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Grand Seiko GT-R50 Feb 21, 2019

Grand Seiko GT-R50: The Nissan Skyline GT-R’s Happy 50th

A collaboration with Seiko to mark the 50th year of the Nissan Skyline results in a wild ride.

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Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ203 Editor’s Feb 19, 2019

EDITOR’S PICK: Another look at the Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ203

Editor’s note: Basel is just around the corner, which means that I’m spending more time than is strictly healthy speculating on what configurations of complications we might be seeing from our favourite brands … like Grand Seiko. But you know what? It would be a hard task indeed to improve on the long tall drink of … ContinuedThe post EDITOR’S PICK: Another look at the Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ203 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Shippo Enamel watches Feb 17, 2019

HANDS-ON: A tale of two Seiko Shippo Enamel watches

For today’s review of Seiko’s Shippo Enamel watches (SPB073 and SPB075 to be precise), we’re doing something a little different, because, as it happens, two of the T+T team, Sandra and Justin, happen to own one of each. So, over to them on the how, the why and what they’re like on the wrist … … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: A tale of two Seiko Shippo Enamel watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko Elegance Collection 4 thin Feb 8, 2019

New: Grand Seiko Elegance Collection: 4 thin dress watches

Grand Seiko's new slim design in the Elegance Collection. Four new watches in a new case design with a new manual-winding caliber, 2 with urushi dials.

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Grand Seiko has just announced four Feb 4, 2019

INTRODUCING: Grand Seiko has just announced four new slim manual-wind models in the Elegance Collection and, yes, the dials are off the charts

Grand Seiko has, in the lead-up to Baselworld, just announced a brand new movement for the Elegance Collection, four new manually wound, slender watches (three of them limited editions) that look very promising indeed. First things first, this collection is powered by a new manually wound caliber, the 9S63, the brand’s first in eight years. … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Grand Seiko has just announced four new slim manual-wind models in the Elegance Collection and, yes, the dials are off the charts appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Patek Philippe Seiko Jan 17, 2019

LIST: Andrew’s top 10 of 2018, including Patek Philippe, Seiko and Bremont

It’s lovely and ironic. We work with time every day, and yet we are no closer to mastering it. Here we are at the first major watch fair of the year, early in 2019, filming our personal favourites from the year before. While we are clearly late, the extra distance has provided more clarity. I … ContinuedThe post LIST: Andrew’s top 10 of 2018, including Patek Philippe, Seiko and Bremont appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Jan 11, 2019

Inside Seiko: The Micro Artist Studio

We visit the Micro Artist Studio for part 3 of our Seiko Media Experience. The studio is in Shiojiri and is home to some of the highest end watches.

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Seiko P2/3 Shiojiri – cold Jan 4, 2019

Inside Seiko: P2/3: Shiojiri – cold forging, zaratsu and the 9F

Part 2/3 of our Inside Seiko special feature takes us into the manufacture in Shiojiri. We see cold forging of cases, zaratsu and the 9F quartz movement.

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Seiko SBDC061 Watch Review I Jan 3, 2019

Seiko SBDC061 Watch Review

We check out the Seiko SBDC061 dive watch - one of Seiko's best modern "reinterpretation" models that come in at just under $1,000.

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Seiko Part 1/3 Tokyo HQ Dec 28, 2018

Inside Seiko: Part 1/3: Tokyo HQ and Morioka

Three part series to give you a peek inside the world of Seiko, starting here at the Tokyo HQ, the grand store at Wako Ginza and the manufacture at Morioka.

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Seiko SBDC051 Watch Review My Dec 15, 2018

Seiko SBDC051 Watch Review

A review of the Seiko SBDC051 dive watch with price, original photos, specs, and more.

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Seiko s latest Astron Dec 6, 2018

VIDEO: Seiko’s latest Astron is big, blue and very cool

We’ve spent a bit of time this week going back and forth over the finer points of Seiko’s latest Executive Sports Astrons, from the blingy SSE170J to the tennis-y SSE174J. Today, we’re having a look at another member of the family, which is, I have to say, my pick of the bunch: the blue-detailed SSE167J. … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Seiko’s latest Astron is big, blue and very cool appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Prospex SRPD14K1 Yellowfin Tuna Dec 6, 2018

Born of the Depths: Seiko Prospex SRPD14K1 Yellowfin Tuna

Born from the specialised needs of saturation diving, the Seiko Tuna has spawned a new limited edition specially for Asia.

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Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic Limited Dec 3, 2018

INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic Limited Edition SSE174J

Tennis great Novak Djokovic and Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko began their (doubles) partnership at the beginning of 2014. Just a few months later, Djokovic regained his position as world number one – a ranking he then held for 28 months straight. Coincidence? Perhaps, but whether it’s causation or correlation, the fact remains that the partnership … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: The Seiko Astron Novak Djokovic Limited Edition SSE174J appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Astron SSE170J1 Seiko’s Astron Dec 2, 2018

HANDS-ON: Ready for anything – the Seiko Astron SSE170J1

Seiko’s Astron (the new GPS one, not the groundbreaking quartz one) is a pretty incredible piece of kit. Ostensibly, it tells the time, day, date and a second time zone. But the trick is in the method. The Astron, thanks to GPS technology, keeps track of time by talking to satellites - a quite cool … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Ready for anything – the Seiko Astron SSE170J1 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko SBGM235G 9S Mechanical 20th Nov 28, 2018

Grand Seiko SBGM235G 9S Mechanical 20th Anniversary Limited Edition

The SBGM235G is part of a flurry of Grand Seiko models that Seiko released to mark the 20th anniversary of its 9S self-winding movement.

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Grand Seiko 6145-8030 – Hi Beat Nov 28, 2018

The Collector’s View: Grand Seiko 6145-8030 – Hi Beat and very special case and dial

A collector reviews her own Grand Seiko 6135-8030, a high beat GS with a very special case and dial. And the tale of love at first sight.

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Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Nov 22, 2018

HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium

It’s fair to say that much of Grand Seiko’s catalogue leans towards the dressier end of the spectrum - but, of course, there are exceptions, and the SBGE215G is a perfect example. This sporty GMT is an evolution of the SBGE201G; it shares the same large 44mm case. But while the SBGE201G had a steel … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The SBGE215G – the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT in titanium appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Seiko Unveils Prospex Street Series Nov 15, 2018

Seiko Unveils Prospex Street Series

Seiko unveils its Prospex Street Series Diver’s watches, available exclusively on www.seikousa.com

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Seiko s Save Nov 7, 2018

HANDS-ON: Seiko’s Save The Ocean - Tuna style - with the Prospex SNE518P

A little while ago Seiko lifted the lid on a tasty trio of dive watches with a marine conservation theme: a turtle, a samurai and a solar chronograph. All united by a gorgeous, graduated blue dial, inspired by both the blue of the sea and its mightiest inhabitant, the blue whale; these summer-suitable divers sure … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Seiko’s Save The Ocean - Tuna style - with the Prospex SNE518P appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko Poised Oct 29, 2018

Grand Seiko: Poised for Greatness

Not too long ago, one had to go to Japan to buy a Grand Seiko. No longer, as Grand Seiko becomes a global luxury watch brand in its own right with global ambitions.

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Seiko s Australia-only limited edition Oct 28, 2018

VIDEO: Seiko’s Australia-only limited edition, and how to get your hands on one (for a good cause)

There are few things we like more than a limited edition Seiko, and one of those things is a limited edition Seiko that has been made specifically for the Australian market. Which is lucky, because that’s exactly what the Seiko Prospex SNE520P is - an 800-piece series made just for the land down under. And … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Seiko’s Australia-only limited edition, and how to get your hands on one (for a good cause) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko quartz GMT calibre During Oct 26, 2018

EVENT: 4 watches & 4 quotes from the Australian launch of the new Grand Seiko quartz GMT calibre

During the week, we were privileged to host the official Seiko Australia launch of the Grand Seiko GMT Quartz Calibre at a Melbourne restaurant called Kuro Kisumé. We’ve had some good old times over the years, but this was really up there. Minds were blown by the food – believe the hype – wrists were … ContinuedThe post EVENT: 4 watches & 4 quotes from the Australian launch of the new Grand Seiko quartz GMT calibre appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko s dressy GMT – Oct 25, 2018

HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko’s dressy GMT – the SBGM235

Most of Grand Seiko’s mechanical watches are built around one base - the 9S calibre, which turns 20 years old this year. The brand has celebrated with a series of limited editions, and this, the SBGM235, is the latest. Coming from the brand’s elegance collection, the SBGM235 follows the same fundamental form as the cream-dialled … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko’s dressy GMT – the SBGM235 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT Quartz isn’t Oct 23, 2018

HANDS-ON: Quartz, but not as you know it – the Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT

Quartz isn’t something that comes across my desk too often, so you know when it does that it’s something special - and this Grand Seiko is definitely something special. There’s a handful of truly exceptional, iconic quartz movements out there, and the 9F is amongst the finest. And now, with the addition of a GMT, … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Quartz, but not as you know it – the Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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Grand Seiko Sport Collection Spring Drive Oct 21, 2018

INTRODUCING: Made for adventuring over and under seas – the Grand Seiko Sport Collection Spring Drive GMT Limited Edition SBGE245

There are certain (and few) movements in watchmaking that truly define a brand. Seiko’s Spring Drive is one of them. Unveiled by the Japanese manufacturer in 1999, it was four years later – after the inclusion of an improved automatic winding system and longer power-reserve – that the smooth sweeping calibre was adopted into the … ContinuedThe post INTRODUCING: Made for adventuring over and under seas – the Grand Seiko Sport Collection Spring Drive GMT Limited Edition SBGE245 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

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