Hidden depths: A Seikomatic-R from 1966

Apr 30, 2016

It is easy to develop a misapprehension, when first dipping one’s toe into the pool of what a particular watch …

DIASHOCK39JEWELS: a Seikomatic 395 Self-Dater from 1963

Feb 14, 2016

The hierarchy of early 1960’s Seikomatic movements follows a path from the base 17 jewel calendarless 603 (the 20 jewel …

Sep 29, 2015

At risk of coming across as a complete Seikomatic bore, my developing infatuation with this rather cool ‘60’s sub-brand continues …

Feb 10, 2015

Oh dear. What have we here? Grist to my mill is what. Something most sane folk might reasonably consign to …

Oct 11, 2014

You need look no further for evidence that the 1960’s were truly a golden era for Seiko than the wonderful …

Jul 5, 2014

This year is a significant year for me age-wise and I’ve been on the lookout for something suitable to mark …