Horological Meandering

... you plan to visit next time!

Ken

That is a lovely store. Thank you also for posing the question about hi beat watches. The response was very illuminating. If Seiko thinks that an ultra hi beat movement is not a technical development worth pursuing, that is an opinion that must be taken seriously.

Ginger

They seem to have their own path of principle or philosophy to pursue, and I respect that as well.  I specifically mentioned TAG Heuer new products that I had seen on the previous evening, but they seemed not interested, like "that is not what we want to do".  So, various brands pursue various paths, I guess, and that diversity makes the world horology scene even more interesting.

Ken

thx for sharing the pics!  Fortunately, one of the US ADs is close to where I live--allowing me the opportunity to enjoy Seiko's craft!

J

...  good for you that and AD carrying SEIKO is nearby.  If you hurry, you MAY still catch 130th anniversary in SS...   But maybe spoken for already anyway....

Thank you for reading!

Ken

Great post, Ken. Lots of goodies to check out. Haven't been in a while so I must pay a visit sometime soon. Last time I went, I recall seeing some nice Langes and JLCs downstairs.

we may bump into each other around Ginza one day!

Ken

I was actually in Tokyo last week for business and managed to make it down on the 24th for the opening, and the 25th for the talk show and tourbillon demostration by Asaoka san.

Apologies for not contacting as i was extremely busy being held up by work and settling the mansion.

I am impressed definitely by what Seiko is doing, and in fact is going to purchase something which will surprise many.

But with all that perfectionism that oozes out of Japan, how can i not?

Trust you are well.

Stephen

 

1. You didn't tell me about your visit.

2. They didn't tell me about the talk show and Asaoka-san demonstration.

Both suck!  Nah, kidding.  That's all right, my friend.  Whenever you have time, just don't forget to try to meet me!

Good to hear that you are well and back to Tokyo again so soon.

Ken

It was really for business in the kansai area, then i had some spare time towards the end plus working out the mansion that i used to live in.

I will keep you informed.

Cheers

Stephen

your next assignment? Hajime Asaoka!

cen@jkt

... I will see what I can do.  Thank you for a very good suggestion!

Ken

Hope to be able to see it soon.

- SJX

Is the gray-dial chrono model a new version? I love the movement in this one and how smoothly the chrono hand travels.... Is this a new variation? Thank you.

It is not a new model - SBGC001, I believe.
http://www.grand-seiko.com/collection/9r86-springdrive/SBGC001.html

Ken

Thank you!

..but couldn't find on English page - may not be available yet outside Japan.
SBGC007: www.seiko-watch.co.jp 7

Is this the one?

Ken

this looks black... maybe the picture makes it look gray? Either way, I think this IS the one in the pic because it wears the same strap. Is this described as a black or gray dial in Japanese?

And thanks for such a fast reply!

... the dial color is deep and dark GREEN which changes its tone by the light and angle....

No problem!

Ken

No message body

Ive been in transit and had very limited internet access, glad to be able to read something like this upon logging back in.

Hope to catch up soon.

TM

thanks. Looks like a must-visit place in Tokyo!

Best

Andreas