Credor Eichi II is now warmer and more rounded.... great contrast with the cold looking porcelain dial.. oh and the strap for it is to die for.....

Mar 25, 2018,05:22 AM
 

... Yes, although it is to be launched in September, I have already contacted my AD and placed a pre-order!  The simple one is my favorite.  I will take a closer look at the new thinner movement once I get it.


Thanks for your comment, KMII!

Ken

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CEO's Message

 
 By: KIH : March 3rd, 2018-05:22
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Credor: New Eichi in Rose Gold

 
 By: KIH : March 3rd, 2018-05:46
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Presage: New Shippo Enamel Dial and thinner caliber.

 
 By: KIH : March 3rd, 2018-05:59
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I’m really tempted

 
 By: Alkiro1 : March 22nd, 2018-04:08
Best wishes Alkiro

Me too!

 
 By: g_schroder : March 22nd, 2018-07:53
I must admit that the wave design doesn't speak to me as much as the prior simple dark-blue enamel did, but I'm tempted to buy one and try it out (re-sell if it isn't for me). Great watch for the price!

Indeed! Another stunner from Seiko

 
 By: Alkiro1 : March 22nd, 2018-07:56
Best wishes Alkiro

That picture don't do justice.

 
 By: jomni1 : March 28th, 2018-05:36
The wave is subtle and not obvious which makes it more intriguing. www.youtube.com

Luckily i need to visit my AD today 😉

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 22nd, 2018-03:39
Will ask him to order one . Would love to have the one without the power reserve

😂 .

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 22nd, 2018-04:51
👍🏻

😁😉

 
 By: Alkiro1 : March 22nd, 2018-05:00
Best wishes Alkiro

Great report!

 
 By: jml_watches : March 22nd, 2018-03:40
Really like the new blue enamel dials, especially the simpler one. Good to have the opportunity to have a second bite at the blue enamel cherry. The new movement looks interesting - especially how it helps reduce bulk of watch. Look forward to hearing mor... 

Seiko Presage Shippo Enamel dial supercedes previous blue dial models

 
 By: MTF : March 22nd, 2018-07:59
Ken, Thanks for the Live photos, which look the same as the press release images. That gives confidence that the artistic effect is real. The new shippo enamel blue dial really superceded the 2017 blue dial Presage model; no question about that! Plus it i... 

I've just checked with NY and Presage release dates are shown as "September 2018"

 
 By: cazalea : March 22nd, 2018-09:34
But it never hurts to be on the list in advance because the press info implies NOW Cazalea

Very very nice selection!

 
 By: halkcb : March 22nd, 2018-19:40
Just when you thought your wallet was safe---BANG!! Great pieces at the price love the blue wave enamel pattern. thanks for showing best henry

Looks fantastic

 
 By: benlee338 : March 23rd, 2018-20:04
I am certain up for the PR version. However, have to say the dial looks strangely similar to my UN Classico Blue Enamel... Coincidence? ...  

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The Japanese Hulk is great.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : March 22nd, 2018-02:46
Thank you for all this info, very interesting.

I am seriously thinking about ordering the green one ...

 
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Thank you for the great coverage! Pics are great, too! Marcus

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Awesome report Ken 🙏

 
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Eichi's dial is so flawless and essential that you might look at it for hours, just wandering with peaceful mind. Blue dials are becoming their trademark. I appreciate the thickness reduction, it seems they are reading us 😜

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Superb coverage!!!

 
 By: sham1 : March 22nd, 2018-02:28
The Eichi II in rose gold looks nice but I am not sure it is preferable to the platinum version. A warmer watch nevertheless.

Arguably

 
 By: sham1 : March 22nd, 2018-02:43
the best finished and most accurate 3 handed watch in the market! One day, one day........

Yeah

 
 By: tom2517 : March 22nd, 2018-03:44
I wish Seiko maybe should have given it a different dial like what they did for GS 8 days RG.

Very attractive watches

 
 By: Watchlover78 : March 22nd, 2018-05:17
Best regards, Baxter

I concur! [nt]

 
 By: KIH : March 22nd, 2018-15:08

Phenomenal post! [nt]

 
 By: Miranda : March 22nd, 2018-13:24

Many interesting models here.

 
 By: Gnkt : March 25th, 2018-12:46
I must confess I'm more interested in what I see here, than on Grand Seiko side. The rose gold Eichi II seems to be gorgeous. It looks warmer than the Platinium Eichi II. SJE073 is also very interesting with the new slim caliber. This is the way GS should... 

Thanks, Jay! [nt]

 
 By: KIH : March 24th, 2018-04:10

I would love to ask the upper echelons if they will complete production of the blue enamel SPB069 before having the first one of these new Presage enamel models be shipped from the factory.

 
 By: remarque : March 22nd, 2018-18:37
I am still waiting for my SPB069 from a Seiko boutique, and the employees at that boutique tell me they know nothing about when their guaranteed allotted pieces will be delivered to the store, which of course means they can give me no timeline for deliver... 

Just my guess (no insider information)..

 
 By: KIH : March 24th, 2018-04:12
Since the new Shippo Enamel will be launched in September, until then, the current production will continue, so you still have some time. When they say they will deliver, they will (at least that is my experience - this is not a Patek!).

Abundance stock of SPB069 within SEA region

 
 By: Andru Ekaputra : March 25th, 2018-08:56
Actually there’s lots of them, and with lower price tags compared to US and EU. And i agree with you, the hands and simpler minute track without arabic numerals on SPB069. Simply oozes more mature aura than overall design of 075. If only... there’s no cha... 

Eichi II calls out to me.(nt)

 
 By: Ronald Held : March 24th, 2018-12:23
NT

Some really impressive stuff!

 
 By: KMII : March 25th, 2018-02:54
Not much needs to be said about the delectable Eichi II. As for the new Presage lines, they are really impressive indeed. Especially like the new thinner movement - once it spreads across the lines it will help with more elegant case shapes, to match the ... 

Credor Eichi II is now warmer and more rounded.... great contrast with the cold looking porcelain dial.. oh and the strap for it is to die for.....

 
 By: KIH : March 25th, 2018-05:22
... Yes, although it is to be launched in September, I have already contacted my AD and placed a pre-order! The simple one is my favorite. I will take a closer look at the new thinner movement once I get it. Thanks for your comment, KMII! Ken

I wish I could order one.... (nt)

 
 By: Ronald Held : March 25th, 2018-13:13
NT

OMG another fancy and creative blue dial from Seiko.

 
 By: jomni1 : March 28th, 2018-05:31
Seiko is really putting out some really great dial designs that set them apart from the big names. And to think it's the more affordable Presage line.

Absolutely [nt]

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : March 28th, 2018-15:14