Grand Seiko GMT 10th Year Anniversary – SBGM029

Had the opportunity to see the SBGM029 in person last week. This is one of the GSGMT 10th Year Anniversary models launched this year. This particular model is limited to 700 pieces.

Here are some quick photos of the watch and its box and papers.
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A few pictures of Orient Star WZ0251EL

Just a quick photo review of an Orient Star classic WZ0251EL. This model looks very much like the Orient 60th Anniversary handwind model except it comes with an automatic movement with hack and handwind functions.

Here are the pictures.
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Seiko JDM Presage – SARX001

Had the opportunity to handle the new JDM Presage model, SARX001. Most Presage models are powered by different variants of the 4R movement. This model however is powered by the 6R15C movement.

The workmanship and finishing of this watch is similar to that of the 6R15 cocktail time models. One area which surpassed the previous 6R15 models is probably the dial and hour markers which stood out well to grabbed my attention.

Here are some pictures.
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4R37 Seiko Superior – SSA049K

This time round, I had the opportunity to handle a new Seiko Superior model, SSA049K. This model is powered by the 4R37 movement characterized by a 24 hour indicator sub-dial.

Although not a diver, the design of this watch is very similar to that of the Seiko Monster. Here are some pictures.
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Orient Quartz Chronograph – TT11001B

Seiko made a solar powered chronograph diver that has gained popularity among Seiko fans. Orient also has a battery powered 200m chronograph that is worth taking a look. Here’s a quick photo review of the watch.
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Orient M-Force – EL06001B “The Beast”

I have not posted for more than a month. During this period, I managed to pick up two Orient M-Force divers. One of them is the orange dial EL03002M which I have posted when it was released in 2011. The other one is the 2012 model known as “The Beast”.

Here’s a quick look at the Beast.
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Orient Dual Time – DH01001B

This Orient dual time model announced quite some time ago is finally available in Singapore. It’s main features are: dual time display, slide rule, power reserve and date.

Here’s a quick look.
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Seiko 5 Sports – SRP249J

Not long ago, I posted some pictures (sent from Andrew of the Philippines) of this watch and its variants and said one of them looks like the Rolex Oyster Quartz. I saw all the variants recently and they don’t really look like Rolex.

Here are some photos of this Seiko 5 model.
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Seiko 1000m Shrouded Diver – S23619J1

I had the opportunity to handle this Seiko 1000m shrouded quartz diver that was made for the international market. This watch is not the same as the current Prospex model SBBN013 because does not have the word “Marinemaster” on its dial. Is it the same as the previous Prospex model, SBBN011 in every aspect? I don’t have the SBBN011 so here are some pictures of the S23619J1 so you can see for yourself.
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