Seiko

Seiko at Basel 2014 reported by Marcus Hanke 2014 is marking a very special year for Seiko: It is not a specific anniversary, nor the launch of a very special timepiece, but it is the year when a generations-long orientation of the Seiko company was recon...  

Even if these watches are not on my radar screen, I have to confess that the reduced size of the Astron makes them more appealing to me... some versions were pretty nice. Thanks Marcus for the great write-up and pics! Fx

... besides the T-Touch. It already duly impressed me at its first Basel appearance last year, and the more so with this new version 2.0. Marcus

. . . including So Cal, there's a good chance to see the highly praised LE GMT. I can't remember seeing the original HF LE in the metal, and was curious as to the effect wrought by the green dial. Thanks very much for bringing us this report, Marcus. Art

Yes, I am really looking forward to see more GS watches in the shops, although I have to be realistic: competition at this level is very stiff, and many Seiko dealers might hesitate to take this large step upward. Marcus

And for bringing us news of the growing international expansion of Seiko's high-end watches. I suspect they will soon no longer be a novelty or rare item. What will happen to my dozen (formerly rare) GS watches? Will they be seen on every wrist on every s... 

:) I think we can safely assume that the world will not rotate quicker or slower because of Seiko's decision to distribute GRand Seikos globally. What I personally see in the future is a larger variety in design and complications to be added. In the relat... 

Glad this came out as out anticipation was growing :-) Your pics are always so good and narratives are informative. I wish I had been there! Best, Ken

... with my photography, though. In order to reduce the weight (if not my own, then at least that of the equipment!), I completely changed my photography setup, including camera and lighting. Seiko was my first appointment in Basel, and despite having don... 

I guess it's about time for me to put my satellite clocks on my wrist, isn't it? Cazalea