Seiko

Belonging to the Elegance Collection , these two references made for the European market feature a 37.3 x 11.6 mm stainless steel case and are powered by manual-winding calibre 9S64 . Both feature a curved dial with fibre-like ' washi ' pattern - warm sil...  

For the silver dial. The movement is not my favorite GS caliber - the new hand wound ones are nicer indeed (like yours) 👌🏻👍🏻

in real life to be sure. I agree that the 9SA4 caliber is much more attractive: in fact, it’s a wonderful movement in its own right. Best, Emmanuel

I think these dials need to be seen in person. Best, Emmanuel

Its a beautiful model but I can't get past the bubbles on this version

I'm sorry, I don't understand (silly me)! Best, Emmanuel

I have the same problem, I find the case too bloated, a bit like a sugar candy. They would benefit from a flatter profile.

Thanks for your insight!

I'm referring to the fault in the adhesive that Seiko used for attaching the crystal it produced bubbles around the perimeter. They have rectified this now and your watch can be updated if it is serviced to remove this issue. If you look closely at the pi... 

In the 11th picture it is particularly noticeable at the 3 o'clock position, a stream of bubbles/air trapped in the adhesive used when the crystal was fitted.

As these are only photos, I didn't think it was more than an image problem. Good to known that they have rectified this issue, now. Best, Emmanuel

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