As Watchheirmc posted his today and I had some time (and a macro lens), here come some details from my truly, really entry level mechanical watch. You will find no guilloche or anglage, or cotes de geneve but what you do find for the cheap as chips price ...
The Seiko 5 is just a spectacular watch in its many iterations. Probably gets more people to experience mechanical watchmaking than any other model line Which is surprising for a brand famous for causing the quartz crisis
And they continue with the approach in higher categories, too - generally making honest watches with good value for money in all classes. Something to be respected for sure
The dial and build quality always amaze me. It might not make me want to check the time more often but always gives that will-not-let-you-down feeling. I once took it back to the shop where I got mine and in all seriousness asked if anyone could help look...
I think the person to speak to is KIH - he would know just the watchmaker, assuming the latter would be interested. As you said, the details don\'t make you look at it more often but do give you a reassuring feeling Again, I wonder how they manage to do i...