Horological Meandering

Basel 2011 Novelty report Seiko by Marcus Hanke This year, the Seiko company is celebrating its 130th anniversary and presents several beautiful models for that occasion. Before showing these, however, I want to mention the new models of the Sportura Seri...  

. . . is Jimmy Carter's memorable interview . . . . . . in which he mentions "lust in my heart". Thanks, Marcus - now I have a new grail to capture! Lustfully, Art...  

We may be 13,000 miles and a bunch of time zones apart, but we are as one on that very model. Now we just need some patron saint of horology to order it for us... Cheers, pplater.

. . . offering over the past few years, and is by far and away the least costly. If I can, I will.

..but apparently the 1300 SS version have all been spoken for - at least 1000 allocated for Japan. I don't know about 300 for non-Japan allocation, though. You two could have asked me.... I have ordered mine and my AD has reached its allocation while ago.... 

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... but all in fairness, I love blued steel hand.... Ken

......blued hand is in the cheapest metal (steel) case! Usually, the platinum watches get the best hand and dial combinations. But for an anniversary edition, platinum is justified purchase. If only my eye is not already on three of the ten PuristS 10th A...  

. . . I've already sold one kidney ;-) . . .

. . . that this one isn't in the cards, Ken, then I'll just have to wait for the next iteration of the 9S64 movement. Who knows, it might even have a display back ;-) . . .

there's always a chance ...

Carter said he had committed Adultery in his heart. He went way beyond lust! Good news for you -- your love for the GS is not treacherous at all! Best, CaliforniaJed

. . . from his interview in Playboy: "Because I'm just human and I'm tempted and Christ set some almost impossible standards for us. The Bible says, "Thou shalt not commit adultery." Christ said, I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has i... 

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the black/rose gold contrast! And of course the GS and the Credor are especially beautiful pieces. Thanks for sharing J

... but having bought a house last year, my spare funds are allocated to hundreds of larger and smaller projects already ... Regards, Marcus

Me too, I have a Seiko report to write. But it won't be as comprehensive as yours... Thanks! Fx

For the Credor repeater! That may be the largest jewel-could I've ever seen Thanks for the great report, there isn't a chance of an audio recording of that repeater, is there? A

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But I believe 130 pieces are not even enough for Japanese market. Let's dream about the watch. Regards Ling

The AD I am getting SS from says - no inquiry about YG or PT version at all as of yet. So, if anyone is really attracted to PT version, you may still have plenty of chance - call the Grand Seiko retailer in your country. According to SEIKO, GS is designed... 

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That anniversary GS really speaks out to me. Too bad about the case size, and as our dear friend KIH has mentioned, all long gone...... That is one of the sad things about leaving Japan! Cheers for the wonderful photo report! Stephen

I know you like PT cases..... Ken So, how's the life in your country? I miss you, too!

for the review. Gotta love those Grand Seikos. Any one of them. The skeletonized Credor, as you said, may not be everyone's taste, and that includes me. Feels cold and "factory" made, almost devoid of the human touch. Perhaps, if I saw them in person it w... 

... Today's "skeletonized" movements mirror the abilities of the CNC programmer rather than that of a master engraver, and I, too, am not very fond of that jigsaw-look that is common to most contemporary skeleton watches, including this Credor. However, o... 

Lovely finishing on the repeater as expected. And perhaps I will be able to do an in-depth review of the steel GS soon... - SJX

The Seiko range never ceases to impress me. Just brilliant.