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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Grand Seiko Folding Buckle
This has been posted somewhere before but I’m making my own version here for the benefit of those who have not seen it.
This GS folding buckle can actually be dismantled and certain components can be put together to form a standard GS buckle. So, if you have this, you actually have both the folding and the standard buckle.
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Pictorial Review of the 4R38 Seiko Presage – SSA017J
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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Singapore Skyline in the new Seiko Criteria Chronograph Ad
Shown above is the current Seiko Criteria ad featuring the 2nd generation Wang LeeHom chronograph. A new ad is created every time a new Criteria chronograph model is released.
This particular ad shows the Singapore skyline in its background and I think it should be documented here because you don’t see the Singapore skyline or any Singapore landmark appearing in a watch ad very often.
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Some Pictures of the Seiko 5 World Time – SRP127K
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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Seiko 130th Anniversary Exhibition in Singapore
2011 marks the 130th Anniversary of Seiko Watch Corporation. The company came up with many “world’s first” in its 130 years of watch making history. To celebrate its 130th anniversary, Seiko launched a series of exhibitions in various countries to showcase its history as well as its latest products.
The exhibition in Singapore took place at VivoCity from 9th to 13th November 2011. I went to the exhibition on 9th Nov 2011 with Badern and here are some pictures taken while I was there.
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Photo Review: Orient Neo 70’s – UG1U004V
I had the opportunity to handle this Orient quartz watch from the Neo 70’s series. It is a retro style watch that is reminiscent of watches made in the 70’s.
Here’s a quick review.
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Orient Cal 469 40th Anniversary Commemorative Watch
The Orient Cal 469 40th Anniversary commemorative models are finally released in the Singapore market. There are two models, one in black case (EM7F001B) and the other in stainless steel case (EM7F002B). Both models are based on the design of the King Diver series from the 70’s.
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Photo Review: Seiko SBBN021 “Blue Ocean”
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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Yeoman's Watch Review 