Fascinating

Hey cazalea,

This has truly been a fascinating series of posts.

Sorry I cannot contribute much as this is a totally new area for me.

Fascinating that Tag Heuer turned to SII for a chronograph.

Growing up, I heard a lot of "Japanese just copy this or that"

I never took much attention a listened quietly to my new Sony Walkman .

The Japanese innovated in a number of industries, and I am just learning about their innovation in watches. For this I thank you.

Any recommendations for a first Seiko, one that truly encompasses everything Seiko. Vintage or new, doesn't matter.

Dean

SEIKO PROFILE SERIES: AUTOMATIC COLUMN WHEEL CHRONOGRAPH

By: cazalea : March 18th, 2014-14:19

This installment of our SEIKO PROFILE series will cover the Seiko Flight Master automatic chronograph with power reserve. This watch features a number of other nice features of interest to watch enthusiasts, including: ceramic bezel with compass degree ma...

Watch and pics are great. Like the compass detail on the bezel

By: Hulk : March 18th, 2014-16:13

The movement looks well finished too. Great report including the previous, many thanks. Love this Seiko forum, I have just ordered a SNZH51K due to a recent report and I'm waiting for the right vintage King Seiko to come along. Cheers Steve

Fascinating

By: Spellbound : March 18th, 2014-17:05

Hey cazalea, This has truly been a fascinating series of posts. Sorry I cannot contribute much as this is a totally new area for me. Fascinating that Tag Heuer turned to SII for a chronograph. Growing up, I heard a lot of "Japanese just copy this or that"...

Here's one thought - A Landmaster Automatic

By: cazalea : March 18th, 2014-17:46

I love this watch. It has a high-quality 8L335 automatic movement that winds and hacks, compass bezel (that can be turned to line up straight, something I failed to do for this picture) very exotic case design, etc. I forget which strap it came on but I l...

I think you nailed it!

By: Spellbound : March 18th, 2014-17:55

Not too keen on the Landmaster, a bit too Bear Grills for my nature, but that Astron Quartz of yours is gorgeous. The hunt is on. Much appreciated, Dean

Here's a bit more on the watch - the commemorative Astron

By: cazalea : March 18th, 2014-20:37

I just reset the Daylight Savings time on this (yes, yes, I know a bit late) and the watch was 1 second fast since last November. Titanium case with ceramic top Limited Edition. Apparently only 10 came to the USA and luckily I got one of them. Here's the ...

Thanks for this

By: Spellbound : March 18th, 2014-21:13

Unfortunately preliminary searches on the usual major websites show up no results currently on the market. They are proving rare indeed. I might just settle for the new Astron GPS (love the technology). Dean

A very nice watch indeed

By: SteveG : March 19th, 2014-11:18

I have had mine for about a decade, and like it on the bracelet. I don't believe there had been very many new automatic chronograph movement designs prior to this one since perhaps the 1970s. Here is a rendition of the movement with most of the rotor phot...

I suspect it wouldn't wind too well with only that much rotor

By: cazalea : March 19th, 2014-15:34

hence, we normal mortals have to put up with all that mass swinging about and blocking our view of the innards. Steve, thanks for adding those pictures. I haven't the inclination, talent or equipment to do that level of photography. I know you have a few ...