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Generally, photograph is not allowed....
.. and I heard that after my visit 
They even ask you about the firm you work for - they specifically bans visitors who work for other watch brands.
About the photo, I introduced myself as a moderator for PuristS and told them of the purpose of the visit (reporting here), and I asked for permission each time I took the photo and the contents here was checked by them before posting.
I didn't have time to and they had forgotten to take me to the special shop - I had spent already more than 2.5 hours. Next time, maybe
Come again!
Ken
This message has been edited by KIH on 2011-02-23 06:10:29
SEIKO's Shizukuishi Watch Studio Visit - Appendix
Here is the appendix to SJX’s comprehensive report on SEIKO Shizukuishi Watch Studio – Trivia Version. See SJX's report here: home.watchprosite.com / The season has changed. This part of Japan tends to have relatively lots of snow. But this year is heavie...
A reminder to bring out my GS
Ken, Thank you for the supplementary report. It has reminded me to find my GS (manual wind and leather strap) that I use to wear when trying to be a 'salaryman' in Tokyo My watch was so accurate and precise that it matched the train departure times on JR ...
Thanks ken for your additional report.......
Which I found very useful at this present time, when I'm contemplating getting a GS. Have you got any thoughts on expanding your current collection of GS pieces? Regards Tony
Sure, I asked for a manual winiding Hi-Beat :-)
... not sure if they will actually make it, though Ken
Thanks so much for the report. Did you ask them
if they have plans to accept visits like the Swiss do? A PuristsPro Grand Seiko tour, perhaps, for the lowly, non-moderator collectors? (wink) Cheers Cazalea...
Actually, they do.
They have been doing that. The tour is routine, as there is a shop for such visitors, selling the special editions only available at the factory, and I hear that they accept foreign collector visitors, too. You may want to contact your local Seiko or Seik...
Would you include the lowly moderator non-collectors . . .
. . . in your tour, Mike? Sign me up!
We will have a PuristS on Tour of SEIKO
.....eventually. With only one PoT (PuristS on Tour) a year, we have to prioritise our factory visits. I need to decide........... but one good point is that 2011 is an anniversary year for both Seiko and PuristS, which means they are too busy to accept u...
Fantastic,
thank you very much for this excellent report! You managed to perfectly complement the previously posted content. Best, Filip
Thanks Ken
Very informative & appreciate the bit abour the history of the brand and its development. How did they respond to your request for the 10-beat caliber manual wind BTW? cheers fernando
They smiled back :-)
From "practicality" stand point, automatic movement is very logical for them and Japanese users love it or couldn't care less. But I conveyed PursitS' message and they heard it. So, I still have hope Ken
Additional Information
Thanks, SJX-san and Ken-san. There are noting to add your excellent report, but I try to add some interesting information. SII and EPSON have own "Baked Machine" to increase hardness of steel parts. Now steel parts made by them have over 700Hv To be exact...
Hirota-san is one of the most knowledgeable writers
for those who are unaware of his background. Hirota-san, great to read you on this forum! - SJX This message has been edited by SJX on 2011-02-22 01:30:11
Aside : reverser-type automatic
Cause of poor durability, I personally do not prefer "Reverser". But I`ve phrased three automatic movements which carries reverser system. One is Rolex. 1570, 3000 (except non-chronometer 3000) and current 3100 are just marvelous. It`s not difficult to mi...
Welcome!!!
Hirota-san, thank you very much for posting. Come and drop by more often. You are such a spring of knowledge. Your knowledge will enlighten us all on many front. As SJX says, Hirota-san is really a knowledgeable watch journalist. Best, Ken
Arigato, Ken-san
I`m not a expert, but a watch geek.... By the way, Thank you for your excellent report! See you in Tokyo, Ken-san HIROTA, Masayuki This message has been edited by HIROTA, Masayuki on 2011-02-26 02:21:53
MTF, perhaps you could both do something...........
To celebrate both the anniversaries? Or maybe you have......... already?
thanks for the info, its always good to see and read details of a companies work
they made a handwind hi beat 36000 in the 1960's so there is no real reason why they cant make one now. this is no longer mine, but it was for over a year. thanks again Graham...
Thank you - brings back memories!
Great post - thank you! I went there with my brother last October (though I couldn't take photos, so well done!). It was a fascinating tour, and it was brilliant to go to the home of a couple of my GSs (SBGW001 and SBGR037). Did you buy one of the special...
Generally, photograph is not allowed....
.. and I heard that after my visit They even ask you about the firm you work for - they specifically bans visitors who work for other watch brands. About the photo, I introduced myself as a moderator for PuristS and told them of the purpose of the visit (...
excellent reporting and access..
love the wall of certificates... thanks for sharing the unique insights to a great watchmaker
excellent reporting Ken
thoroughly enjoyed this post. brings colour to SJX's earlier thread. best, Horo
Fantastic post, Ken! Don't know how I missed all this...
...action on HoMe the last few days (Busy at work and then at home with general contractor repairing things is the excuse I'll go with, I guess. LOL!). I'm always impressed by the workings of Seiko. They seem very dedicated to achieving precision and reli...
My pleasure...
These people are really serious. Only home grown talents, but they know the world and will get there. I am much impressed, too. Thank you! Ken