Seiko continues to focus on their high end King Seiko, and releases a new reference with a patterned dial in the same dial and bracelet style as the previous one. Here is the new King Seiko SJE095. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: King Seiko SJE095 The King Seiko SJE095 will carry a [...]

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Seiko Presage is renowned for producing watches that combine traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern technology. The latest additions to the Sharp Edged Series, the SPB415, and SPB417, are no exception. These two watches feature the new Caliber 6R5J, an automatic movement that offers a power reserve of 72 hours when fully wound. The watches are [...]

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So, the buzzword in the recent months has certainly been Artificial Intelligence (or AI, for short), with the introduction of the incredible ChatGPT. The perfect 6 watch collection – picked by ChatGPT We thought we might want to have some fun with this newfangled technology. Hence, we logged onto ChatGPT and decided to ask the [...]

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Its been a while since we made a list of chronographs, and even longer for one which is vintage inspired. So here we go, six of the coolest vintage inspired chronographs. Six of the coolest vintage inspired chronographs The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is [...]

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Today, Seiko introduces a new re-interpretation of this celebrated 1965 diver’s watch with a dial whose design evokes centuries-old synergy of technology and seafaring. The watch is limited to 1300 pieces and is priced at €3,000. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Seiko 62MAS modern interpretation Seiko SLA065 Commentary Seiko diver watches are probably the [...]

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For many, dress watches are an essential part of any gentleman’s wardrobe, let alone a collector’s watch collection. In this week’s article, we will be exploring the universe of dress watches, and select six exceptional examples across different price points. There are quite a variety of definitions that determine what exactly a dress watch is. [...]

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Seiko Prospex SPB301 is the latest addition to the popular diver’s line, now with an attractive blue bezel and white dial colorway. Review: Seiko Prospex Diver SPB301 The Case and Dial The stainless steel case of the Seiko SPB031 is based on the shaped 1970 classic worn by the Japanese adventurer Naomi Uemura in the [...]

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We have always been told that watch collecting is a rather expensive hobby. This is not assisted by the exclusivity of popular pieces, as well as the astronomical increase in prices of certain watches in the secondary market. However, that does not mean that there aren’t any modestly priced and cheerful watches that one can [...]

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Watches which you can wear everyday as a beater. Where you are not flustered when it bears some marks of being used, and shall we say, abused on your wrist. A little patina makes the watch more worn in, and makes for good character. Here are our six recommendations for an everyday beater watch. Six [...]

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Seiko revisits their sporting heritage with a new series – introducing the Prospex Speedtimer Chronograph. Press Release information with commentary in italics. This new release is a series of 6 watches, two automatic, and four models in solar powered quartz. This article focuses on the two automatic chronographs. The base underlining theme is these chronographs [...]

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For the readers of Deployant, Japanese watches should not be a foreign subject to many. Over the years, we have covered quite a fair bit on this subject – in which the products are equally compelling with their European counterparts. Since we are currently in the midst of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, as well as [...]

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Five new watches from the Prospex, Presage and Astron lines are released to celebrate the 140th Anniversary of Seiko. Press Release information with prices. Seiko 140th Anniversary novelties announced in Prospex, Presage and Astron lines When Kintaro Hattori founded his company in 1881, he was just 21 years old. During his fifty years at the [...]

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We have always emphasised that watch collecting need not be an expensive hobby. In fact, more often than not, we have always found joy in modestly-priced watches that offer tremendous value proposition. This is something that many watch manufacturers have also observed in the recent years. Over the last few years, we have seen an [...]

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For many of our international readers, Singapore is a country that has a reputation for being perpetually warm. This is due to the positioning of our country, where we are situated near the equator. But this year began an exceptional spell of wet weather. Here are 6 recommendations to remain stylish in the wet weather. [...]

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Seiko re-creates the King Seiko of 1965 with this latest release. This is also a part of the release in celebration of Seiko’s 140th Anniversary which will fall on 2021. Press Release information With the first Grand Seiko launched in 1960, and the automatic chronograph added in 1969, the sixties was a decade of important [...]

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To begin a year of celebration of the 140th anniversary of the establishment by Kintaro Hattori in 1881, Seiko Watch Corporation releases a new edition of Credor Eichi II – in a Platinum 950 case and, for the first time, a blue dial. Credor and Micro Artist Studio Press Release details with links to earlier [...]

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Last week, the watch collecting world waiting in bated breath as Rolex launches its 2020 novelties online. Amongst the new additions lie an intriguing repertoire of vibrantly coloured Oyster Perpetual watches. The new Oyster Perpetual 41 collection is polarising. Some find it too bold, but others thought that the spirited line-up is bold and sprightly. [...]

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This week, we explore recommendations for the entry level collector. We make the distinction of an entry level collector. First this is someone looking to start out a “career” in collecting watches, and not someone looking to buy a one off entry level watch. Here we go, in order of increasing prices. Swatch 007 Series [...]

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Seiko releases a new Presage SPB171 with the highly acclaimed Arita porcelain dial. This novelty is a dial update to the three hand watch with fan shaped power reserve indicator released in 2019. Press Release with commentary in italics. Seiko Presage Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition In March 2019, two creations in the Presage collection [...]

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Seiko Prospex PADI Monster SRPE27K1 is the latest addition to the popular ‘Monster’ line, now with an attractive metallic blue bezel. Seiko Prospex PADI Monster SRPE27K1 The Case and Dial The stainless steel case of the Padi Monster bears close resemblance to a baby tuna, without the shroud. Measuring 13.4 mm thick, and 42.4 mm [...]

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