A little bling is no bad thing

Mar 26, 2014

I find myself somewhat conflicted by the whole gilt/gold watch thing. With a solid gold watch it’s the ostentation I …

Seiko 6138-8020 revisited

Jan 28, 2014

When last we left this revived classic panda-dialed 6138-8020 (see here), all seemed well, the only area of mild dissatisfaction …

Jun 28, 2012

A year or so after the release of their first automatic chronograph (the 6139), Seiko followed up with the 6138A, …

May 19, 2012

In spite of the numerous potential pitfalls involved in buying a classic Seiko automatic chronograph, I found myself bidding on …

May 5, 2012

The 6139A was Seiko’s (and arguably the world’s) first automatic chronograph, released in March (?) 1969 and featuring quickset day/date, …