The watches that are featured on this blog are usually automatic watches and occasionally, I do post some battery operated quartz watches. This time round, I handled a very nice Solar powered chronograph diver made by Seiko and would like to share with you. The model number is SSC017P.
There are several colour variants and this one I handled comes with black dial with blue/black bezel combination.
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This limited edition Seiko Presage is a gift that Thong Sia Group presented to its dealers during the Christmas season. This is not a newly designed watch but a SSA011J with a custom caseback.
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Here is a new Seiko 5 model that was introduced recently. This model is powered by the 4R36 movement and features a camouflage dial which is seldom seen on Seiko watches.
Here’s a quick look at this watch.
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So far, I have featured the following 4R based watches on this blog:
4R35 – Seiko Presage SARY005
4R36 – Seiko 5 World Time SRP127K
4R37 – Seiko Superior SSA003K
This time round, I handled a 4R38 powered Seiko Presage with open escapement feature. This watch shares the same case as the SARY005 (link above). The SARY005 was initially market as a JDM model under the Mechanical line. It is now moved to the Presage line and marketed as an international model.
Here’s a quick pictorial review of the SSA017J.
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Among the new 4R36 based Seiko 5’s that were released recently, I personally find the world time model to be the best looking. I handled one recently and took the opportunity to take some pictures of it.
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The new Seiko 4RXX movement has made its way into the market. They can be found in the Presage line, the Seiko 5 line as well as the Superior line. This time round, I will take a look at a Seiko Superior that is powered by the 4R37 movement.
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Seiko released a 7C46 Tuna Can with a blue shroud to as one of the commemorative watches for its 130th anniversary. Thanks to Jimbojeow, I was able to see this piece in person.
Here’s a quick photo review of the watch. Photos are taken using my smartphone camera.
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I acquired a used Landmaster 10th Anniversary, SBDX009 last month and finally had some time to take some decent photos. This watch is not entirely new to me because I have the regular edition, SBDX007 since 2004.
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I had the opportunity to handle a Brightz Phoenix chronograph by Seiko. There were several colour variants under this design and they were supposed to replace the older 8R28 models. Most of them were limited to either 500 or 700 pieces. This model is limited to 700 pieces.
Here is a photo review showing you the quality of its finishing.
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