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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Grand Seiko available in Singapore during the 60’s and 70’s
Most of us believe that Grand Seiko’s were only sold in Japan during the 60’s and 70’s. Today, I would like to share some old newspaper advertisements which suggest that one or two models were available in Singapore during that period. These ads were placed on our local newspaper, The Straits Times between 1969 to early 1970.
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Understanding Orient model number for international models
I found this in the 2011 Orient catalog and thought it might be a useful resource for Orient fans out there.
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Orient 60th Anniversary Quartz Model – SUND4002W
Orient celebrated its 60th Anniversary this year. Besides the 60th Anniversary handwind models, there was also a pair of quartz ‘Swimmer’ models released in the Thailand to commemorate the event.
The Orient Swimmer is a basic quartz watch that features 100m water resistance and a screw in crown. This product line is sold in the Japanese market but the Thai Orient distributor made arrangement to produce a 60th anniversary model for the Thailand market. Like the handwind models, the commemorative Swimmer model has the “Orient 60th Anniversary” printed on its dial in cursive font.
Here’s a photo review.
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“I Love Seiko” Prize Presentation at Thong Sia Singapore
I was invited once again to the Seiko showroom at Thong Sia Singapore to attend the prize presentation of the “I Love Seiko” video contest. The event took place on 12th Dec 2009 and the winner of the contest is our very own Badrun Nafis aka Badern. His video was selected by the judges at Seiko Japan to be the winner of the contest.
‘Insider’ Session at Thong Sia S’pore – Part III
After the boutique tour, we gathered once again at the conference room on the 4th floor for some snacks and a Q&A session to round up the ‘insider’ session.
Here are the door gifts that were given to the participants.
Above is a Seiko collar pin and below, a pair of Seiko gloves.
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‘Insider’ Session at Thong Sia S’pore – Part II
The Seiko Boutique Tour (Cont’d)
The Seiko boutique displays Seiko watches from both the international lineup and the Japan domestic lineup. In addition, it also displays full range of Alba watches and a small selection of Agnes B watches that are powered by Seiko movements.
With us on the tour was the sales manager, Teddy and the boutique assistants.
Again, let me take you along with me to take a look at some of the watches that are available here at the Seiko boutique.
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