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Here is the appendix to SJX’s comprehensive report on SEIKO Shizukuishi Watch Studio – Trivia Version. See SJX's report here: home.watchprosite.com / The season has changed. This part of Japan tends to have relatively lots of snow. But this year is heavie...  

Ken, Thank you for the supplementary report. It has reminded me to find my GS (manual wind and leather strap) that I use to wear when trying to be a 'salaryman' in Tokyo My watch was so accurate and precise that it matched the train departure times on JR ... 

Which I found very useful at this present time, when I'm contemplating getting a GS. Have you got any thoughts on expanding your current collection of GS pieces? Regards Tony

... not sure if they will actually make it, though Ken

if they have plans to accept visits like the Swiss do? A PuristsPro Grand Seiko tour, perhaps, for the lowly, non-moderator collectors? (wink) Cheers Cazalea...  

They have been doing that. The tour is routine, as there is a shop for such visitors, selling the special editions only available at the factory, and I hear that they accept foreign collector visitors, too. You may want to contact your local Seiko or Seik... 

. . . in your tour, Mike? Sign me up!

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.....eventually. With only one PoT (PuristS on Tour) a year, we have to prioritise our factory visits. I need to decide........... but one good point is that 2011 is an anniversary year for both Seiko and PuristS, which means they are too busy to accept u... 

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thank you very much for this excellent report! You managed to perfectly complement the previously posted content. Best, Filip

thanks for sharing J

Very informative & appreciate the bit abour the history of the brand and its development. How did they respond to your request for the 10-beat caliber manual wind BTW? cheers fernando

From "practicality" stand point, automatic movement is very logical for them and Japanese users love it or couldn't care less. But I conveyed PursitS' message and they heard it. So, I still have hope Ken

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I am liking GSs more and more

Thanks, SJX-san and Ken-san. There are noting to add your excellent report, but I try to add some interesting information. SII and EPSON have own "Baked Machine" to increase hardness of steel parts. Now steel parts made by them have over 700Hv To be exact...  

for those who are unaware of his background. Hirota-san, great to read you on this forum! - SJX This message has been edited by SJX on 2011-02-22 01:30:11

Hope to meet you in Tokyo! HIROTA

Cause of poor durability, I personally do not prefer "Reverser". But I`ve phrased three automatic movements which carries reverser system. One is Rolex. 1570, 3000 (except non-chronometer 3000) and current 3100 are just marvelous. It`s not difficult to mi... 

Hirota-san, thank you very much for posting. Come and drop by more often. You are such a spring of knowledge. Your knowledge will enlighten us all on many front. As SJX says, Hirota-san is really a knowledgeable watch journalist. Best, Ken

I`m not a expert, but a watch geek.... By the way, Thank you for your excellent report! See you in Tokyo, Ken-san HIROTA, Masayuki This message has been edited by HIROTA, Masayuki on 2011-02-26 02:21:53

Thanks for the wonderful additional detail KIH. - SJX

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To celebrate both the anniversaries? Or maybe you have......... already?

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they made a handwind hi beat 36000 in the 1960's so there is no real reason why they cant make one now. this is no longer mine, but it was for over a year. thanks again Graham...  

Great post - thank you! I went there with my brother last October (though I couldn't take photos, so well done!). It was a fascinating tour, and it was brilliant to go to the home of a couple of my GSs (SBGW001 and SBGR037). Did you buy one of the special... 

.. and I heard that after my visit They even ask you about the firm you work for - they specifically bans visitors who work for other watch brands. About the photo, I introduced myself as a moderator for PuristS and told them of the purpose of the visit (... 

love the wall of certificates... thanks for sharing the unique insights to a great watchmaker

thoroughly enjoyed this post. brings colour to SJX's earlier thread. best, Horo

...action on HoMe the last few days (Busy at work and then at home with general contractor repairing things is the excuse I'll go with, I guess. LOL!). I'm always impressed by the workings of Seiko. They seem very dedicated to achieving precision and reli... 

These people are really serious. Only home grown talents, but they know the world and will get there. I am much impressed, too. Thank you! Ken