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Guide to Watch Shopping in Nakano Tokyo
Guide to Watch Shopping in Nakano Tokyo
Overview of Nakano shopping district Nakano is a bustling shopping district located in Tokyo, known for its vibrant atmosphere and wide array of stores and boutiques. For visitors looking to... Read more...
Special Dial (Part II) - the history of the Special Dial Seiko's
Special Dial (Part II) - the history of the Special Dial Seiko's
The history of the Special Dial The first Seiko wristwatch to don the Special Dial (SD) logo was the Seiko Marvel, which started production in June 1956. The Marvel was... Read more...
First Generation Lord Marvel - a primer
First Generation Lord Marvel - a primer
The Lord Marvel (LM) introduced in 1958, was Seiko’s first high end luxury watch model. The first generation LM’s (1958~1964) are extremely popular here in Japan, with many seasoned collectors... Read more...
Special Dial - Seiko’s high end beginnings (Part 1)
Special Dial - Seiko’s high end beginnings (Part 1)
The Lord Marvel (LM) introduced in 1958 was Seiko’s first high end luxury watch model and with the subsequent release of the Grand Seiko First (GS1st) in 1960 (both produced... Read more...
Best manual wind Seiko movement ever? A case for the 45 caliber family
Best manual wind Seiko movement ever? A case for the 45 caliber family
IN JAPAN, watch enthusiasts often refer to Grand Seiko as “saiko no futsuu” (最高の普通), which roughly translates to “the best of normal”. The 45GS (Grand Seiko) and the 45KS (King... Read more...