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It is so difficult!

 

To truly appreciate the quality of the hand finishing of this watch and it  remains one of the hidden gems in the watch world. Totally understated and almost a bargain as I understand its finishing  is at least as good as a Voutilainen and very close to a Dufour's Simplicty (Credor had sent two watchmakers to spend time wiith Philip Dufour to master the finishing techniques). The thing is that if you gave someone a choice between a Vingt 8 and a Eichi II, 4 out of 5 collectors will opt for the former. The Eichi II looks somewhat colder but beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. I think it is definitely more exclusive, highly accurate (due to the spring drive movement) than most watches on the planet (apart from possibly a Roger Smith!) I always equate the Eichi II to the old Honda NSX which was a sublime car but which many failed to appreciate at that time opting for the more conventional 911 and Ferrari. But for people in the know, the old NSX as is the Eichi II is a lot rarer and a future classic.

Well done on owing a masterpiece and thank you for the post and photos!

Best wishes,

Sham

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Credor Eichi 2

 
By: powerydrive : October 21st, 2016-02:59
Such a beautiful time piece that you wouldn't want to leave your wrist. ...  

It is so difficult!

 
By: sham1 : October 21st, 2016-04:23
To truly appreciate the quality of the hand finishing of this watch and it remains one of the hidden gems in the watch world. Totally understated and almost a bargain as I understand its finishing is at least as good as a Voutilainen and very close to a D... 

excellent analysis

 
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : October 21st, 2016-05:25
You know what? Seiko, like other big japanese firms, lacks of unique and distinctive design. it's not just a matter of mechanics, but mostly of aesthetics. If i could, i'd buy a Roger smith, Voutilainen, Hajime Asaoka instead of this seiko.

Aesthetic is Subjective.

 
By: CL : October 21st, 2016-08:57
For some of us, the 'nothingness', the 'blandness' in this piece is exactly what some collectors are looking for when seeking for the Simplicity. That makes watch collecting interesting. What you choose to wear on your wrist may or can reflects what you w... 

Absolutely right

 
By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : October 21st, 2016-11:16
I really appreciate collectors like you, who buys watches following heart and reason. No doubt the Seiko is close to Dufour, but it's not my cup of tea. That's the reason that makes our passion so intense and vary

Toyota Century

 
By: CL : October 21st, 2016-08:58
This NSX is very interesting . When I got this piece, I was thinking of Toyota Century.

Wonderful images of a superb piece...

 
By: CL : October 21st, 2016-08:00
Thank you for sharing here. I had not posted for a long time due to work commitment and an exhaustion from this hobby but I always visit the site This Eichi started my watch fever all over again. I first saw it in Tokyo Ginza store and I would say it's al...  

It's about the passion.

 
By: powerydrive : October 21st, 2016-08:45
Thanks for yours words and blessing. I would say Eichi 2 is so special and yet so dedicate to the person who owns it. I do not have the chance to see or owning any of Voutilainen and Dufour' watches I believe Eichi 2 will continue to stay at her best and... 

May I politely?

 
By: sham1 : October 21st, 2016-08:47
salute you on your excellent taste in haute horlogerie! One day when you have the time, I am sure all of us would love to see a photo of your Eichi II, next to you Observertoire and Simplicity. A sight to behold!

Thank you...

 
By: CL : October 21st, 2016-08:53
Unfortunately I no longer have the Simplicities or the Observatorie to take a group image. This Eichi is closer to Simplicity than Observatoire, imho.

Thank you for posting these images

 
By: cazalea : October 21st, 2016-11:53
And all the rest for sharing your impressions of this fine watch. Cazalea

I am, I'm afraid, underwhelmed

 
By: ant : October 21st, 2016-11:58
I love the honest simplicity and beauty of the dial but cannot have the same opinion of the movement finishing. Maybe it's my poor eyesight, maybe photographic distortions, but the edges around the mainspring (at about 9 o'clock and 10.30) look distinctly... 

It's the image...

 
By: CL : October 21st, 2016-13:54
You need to see the watch in metal. The movement finishing is definitely right up there, at least equal to Dufour's. This has been mentioned numerous times by those who have inspected various examples of this watch. I have seen 3 examples of Eichi (both 1... 

Absolutely insane

 
By: alphabeta81 : October 21st, 2016-13:59
Really really beautiful. Amazing. Have these all sold out?

Not limited edition

 
By: CL : October 22nd, 2016-07:29
but limited production. It is limited to 20 pieces each year. 10 years later, there will only be 200 pieces Eichi 1 is the ultra rare one, only 25 pieces.

One day...

 
By: KMII : October 22nd, 2016-23:11
When the price gets more affordable (to me), I am getting this Absolutely fantastic and congratulations on yours - do by all means share it very, very often