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Jay (Eire) offers WatchProSite readers an exclusive photo tour of the Seiko Museum in Ginza, providing a rare glimpse into the brand's extensive horological heritage. His comprehensive visual journey showcases Seiko's evolution from its earliest clocks to modern Spring Drive innovations, highlighting key historical pieces that shaped the brand. This thread serves as an invaluable resource for collectors interested in Seiko's rich history and technological advancements.
Here’s a big dump of photos from a trip to the Seiko museum in Ginza.
There is everything from the first clocks produced by Seikosha, to novelty clocks, to the early Grand Seikos (of which I’m a very big fan), to the quartz watches, kinetic Seikos of the 90s and of course spring drive.
There are also some pictures of some notable sports watches, the 64 Tokyo Olympic stopwatch set and other timers.
A great use of an hour of so. The museum itself is somewhat compact, spread across single rooms on several floors.
Enjoy.
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Love these timers from the 64 Olympics. I own one of these, the 1/10th second 15 minute timer, but would love to find more. Who remembers these guys? I recall which this one was first shown. Loved the look / design. And going way way back, to the beginning. Mickey Mouse.
…I’ve seen a lot of vintage Seiko and vintage GS and I don’t recall ever seeing that model for sale anywhere. If I did, I’m pretty sure I would have bought it ! 😂 I actually like the modern Cartier very much, not enough to buy it, but enough to look at it repeatedly.
I have been to the previous museum location, but haven't been to the new place. It looks to have more items now than before. My thoughts: The Moon - I had at one time about 25 Seiko moonphase watches until I realized there are hundreds and I'd never get them all. This is the primary keeper: A mate of mine has this Gold Seiko -- I have tried to buy it from him but he's a "black hole" of watches and keeps everything that catches his eye. My Speedmaster - a novel concept that proved completely unus
I do not think anyone ever re-used this shape?
It definitely seemed very wearable. I had been to the older location many years ago. Definitely this one seems to have far more items on display.
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