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Seiko released dozens of watches this year - we've whittled it down to the 5 best.
Seiko pays tribute to the brand's first-ever dual-time watch, going all the way back to 1968 for inspiration.
The new Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Irori Moments SRPK50J takes inspiration from an Australian whisky distillery's bespoke cocktail
As a cultural icon and famous wearer of the brand, Seiko is honouring Bruce Lee with the SRPK39 Seiko 5 Sports Bruce Lee Limited Edition.
The Grand Seiko SBGJ275 and SBGM253 celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 9S mechanical movement The SBGJ275 from the Sport Collection depicts the cloudy sky…
Wherever you look these days, brands will be happy to tell you how “green” their products really are, hoping that you’ll cut them some slack…
It’s that time of year where the Swiss typically go on holiday, which means there’s less news about fresh releases this week. Nonetheless, some big…
The King Seiko SJE095 highlights a chrysanthemum pattern as Japan’s national flower. The case is based on the original King Seiko from 1965 with an…
It wasn’t so long ago that exhibition casebacks were reserved for either exquisite pieces of high horology or oddities like the Ernest Borel kaleidoscope watches.…
If you live in the northern hemisphere, you’re smack bang in the middle of summer right now, and hopefully enjoying the joyful vibes of July.…
The Seiko SJE093 is a faithful recreation of the 62MAS from 1965. It can be seen as an updated version of the SLA017 from 2017…
The ‘60s were an important era for Seiko, as it saw the introduction of both the Grand Seiko and King Seiko lines. Originally launched to…
From iconic racing watches to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world. Little wonder…
With its incredibly expansive catalogue of references and huge production numbers, the original Seiko 5 collection still feels like a pillar of the watchmaking landscape.…
“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” – Pablo Picasso I’m just gonna say it, watch collecting can be far too serious. Too often,…
Two new variants, the SPB415 and SPB417 join the Seiko Sharp Edged Series The 6R5J movement debuts with 72 hours of power reserve New details…
As soon as Tudor was founded as an affordable offshoot of Rolex, their cult popularity began. Even so, I don’t think many people could have…
Divers are still some of the most popular watches on the market, even for those of us whose boldest underwater adventures consist of a quick…
For many watch lovers, the pursuit of getting as much value for money as possible is one of the most exciting parts of the watch…
Occupying a unique spot in the world of watchmaking, Seiko’s offerings provide an incredible span of diversity – from entry-level quartz pieces to haute horlogerie…
If you’re a horological junkie, there are better ways to rouse yourself from Dreamland than your iPhone. For the totally hardcore watch aficionado, you could…
Seiko’s popular 5 Sports line grows with 4 versions in a new 38mm case size Four dial colours are available from launch, including a still-trendy…
The history of timekeeping dates back to whenever the first creature wondered where the sun was in the sky, and the earliest evidence for calendars…
The Grand Seiko SBGE295 takes the Mt. Motaka dial in a verdant direction with a silvery-green finish The asymmetrical bi-colour bezel is luminous in its…
The new Grand Seiko Heritage Collection features a 44GS case in Ever-Brilliant Steel. The material boasts a whiter lustre and better corrosion resistance than regular…
Many new releases from Seiko rely on inspiration from the brand’s rich back catalogue, and the case of the new Prospex GMT 1968 Diver’s Re-interpretation…
Seiko are celebrating their 110th anniversary of making wristwatches. The Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series pays tribute to traditional Japanese techniques. The four dials cover enamel,…
Introducing the Seiko SLA069 Naomi Uemura Limited Edition, with cues of glacial colours Inspired by the conquests of one of Japan’s best-known explorers Powered by…
After the last edition of our Versus column between Seiko and Hamilton, Japan and Switzerland are battling each other once more. The rules state that…
Though the story of Seiko began almost 150 years ago, the first wristwatch wouldn’t come until three decades later, in 1913 with the Seiko Laurel.…
Continuing the Versus column, we have a head-to-head of capable, everyday watches with an air of sporty appeal. The rules are the same – we…
Seiko’s latest addition to the Speedtimer line of chronographs sports a sinister new black finish The 8R46 column wheel caliber offers solid value for an…
In the internet age it’s become almost impossible to find a real bargain. People who don’t know what they have, can easily find out an…
In Part 1 of this DIY Series, we went over the steps for assembling your own watch from scratch. Even if that’s not the avenue…
Watch enthusiasts are absolutely spoiled for choice at the moment, with microbrands and big brand budget options just getting better all the time. There’s never…
Well-known for releasing copious numbers of limited and special editions, Seiko have a seemingly non-depletable source of inspiration to plumb. So we thought we’d look…
Seiko’s attempt to clean up their back catalogue and simplify their product lines may have backfired as soon as they flooded the world with new…
While the new year is often a time that enthusiasts admire how their collection has grown, mine drastically shrunk last year. After I sold my…
If you are familiar with Seiko, then you know the corporation loves to celebrate an anniversary and 2023 will mark the 110th anniversary of its…
Any watch worth keeping in the collection has a story. Or at the least, a defined purpose. Some are sentimental: an heirloom, a gift, or…
Seiko has a long history in chronographs, including their first manually wound model from 1964, and the iconic 6139 – the first automatic chrono to…
I’ll admit that 2019 was a fantastic time for me personally. Not only was I blissfully unaware of the oncoming pandemic, but it was also…
Australia is often neglected by the world at large. We have to wait weeks if not months for some movies to come out, we pay…
The changing resale values of Seiko watches is a mystery to most people, with some models soaring and diving within the space of a year.…
Resale value is a can of worms like no other, turning the discussion of wristwatches from a matter of taste into an investments debate. On…
The art of the small watch has definitely come to be appreciated more and more in recent years with a focus not only on smaller…
Seiko is launching a new Australasian Limited Edition from the Prospex range that is inspired by one of the most stunning holiday destinations in Australia…
Between associating themselves with moon landings and war heroes, watch brands are seemingly always striving for a sense of valour and achievement. Although there’s nothing…
It’s almost impossible to point out a Seiko model that couldn’t be described as a classic in some way, but the Seiko Sumo has enjoyed…
Caller or traveller GMT. “True” or Office. These terms have been used to describe the GMT function of a watch for a long time. But…
In this brand new format, two participants choose two watches from their own collection to be placed in two categories. With two minutes on the…
There’s no shortage of great timepieces in film and television, from the Rolexes and Omegas of the James Bond films (featuring a slate of deadly…
Music, across language and culture, is something that has meaning to us all. It’s one of those few things that breaks barriers, inspires us and…
The King Seiko era is an often overlooked piece of Seiko’s long and bountiful history. But, as last year marked the 60th anniversary of the…
Here’s something I didn’t see coming: an entry-level automatic GMT watch from Seiko has just dropped, and it’s packing some serious GMT-Master vibes. The three…
The King Seiko era is an often overlooked piece of Seiko’s long and bountiful history, as this brand with so many achievements is never short…
Imagine yourself at the Formula 1 – or any motorsport it doesn’t really matter. You can smell the heat oozing off the rubbery tarmac, the…
Last week’s Australian Grand Prix set a new record for the highest attended weekend sporting event ever staged in Melbourne. That’s no mean feat in a…
It should come as no surprise that a second round of additions to Seiko’s Black Series have arrived, given the instant success of the first…
Whilst many will argue as to what exactly constitutes a vintage watch, more and more collectors are looking to include quartz, from analogue to classic…
Editor’s note: Brendan Cunningham is a Professor of Economics at Eastern Connecticut State University in the US and the man behind Horolonomics, a blog that explores…
Seiko’s Save The Ocean series has been a favourite among the brand’s fans for years, with the charitable contributions and environmental associations delivering a host…
Editor’s note: Sometimes you want an informed opinion. You have a problem with your knee – you speak to a doctor. You urgently need to…
Seiko loves to celebrate anniversaries. The 140th anniversary of the Seiko Corporation brought forth a ton of commemorative limited-edition novelties, for both the Seiko and…
Many people will celebrate a milestone event by purchasing a new watch but you can also add milestone memories to a watch already in your…
This 1974 Seiko pocket watch ref 6602-9010, stands apart from all my other timepieces. Today the convenience of a hands-free wristwatch has seen pocket watches mostly…
Editor’s note: There were a lot of watches released in 2021 and the Time+Tide team endeavoured to review as many of them as we possibly could.…
Ok, so maybe having two top 5 lists instead of a single top 10 is cheating a little bit, but each of these watches deserves…
The global pandemic has changed many of our approaches to “unnecessary purchases”. With mounting financial uncertainty, the idea of spending multiple thousands on a piece…
When it comes to iconic dive watches, Seiko has to be near the top of any enthusiast’s list. My personal connection to the brand is…
Seiko (and Grand Seiko) lead the watch world in drawing inspiration from nature, especially for their dials. Seasons, textures, materials and surfaces, drawn together with…
Crisp. Clean. Accurate colours. These are all the things that come to mind when I think of this week’s Who To Follow. This gentleman posts…
At first glance this looks like a fairly good condition vintage Seiko manufactured in the early 80s, a ref 5933-5080, with only a couple of…
The Seiko Sharp Edge GMT has been a sleeper hit of late, further blurring the lines between Seiko and Grand Seiko. Existing in the upper…
Seiko’s Save The Ocean series has now been around for about two years, with a very simple motive behind it. If nobody wants to go…
Seiko released a heap of cool watches at the start of 2021 and they’ve since continued their momentum. Indeed, this year has witnessed hit after…
In many ways, the goings-on of a watch brand are heavily guarded secrets to us collectors. Yes, we can guesstimate what is happening behind those…
Recently, Ricardo penned the story “The Collector’s Crossroads: Can I call myself a collector if I’ve never owned a Rolex?”. In it, he tackled the…
If you are looking for a stealth entry-level watch to add to your collection, you may want to consider one of the latest trios to…
Seiko’s current range seems to be dominated by a renewed passion for automatic movements, along with a strong solar offering and of course traditional battery…
Seiko has a rich and ever-evolving tradition of sports timing and chronometry. Known for historically frightening the Swiss in observatory competitions and being a proud…
The next chapter in the Seiko Prospex “Black Series” has arrived. Inspired by the world of night diving, the brand has taken the plunge with three…
I’ve got to admit, whenever I see 60th or 140th Anniversary in a press release my first thought is again? I mean this has been a…
Editor’s note: The Seiko modding scene continues to go from strength to strength with a quick search on Instagram revealing some incredible new modded SKXs…
Lately I have been parading up and down the virtual streets of SoMe, carrying a whopping placard with the words “Go Small or Go Home”.…
It’s always hard to call something a bargain over $2000AUD, and as Seiko’s releases in the upper price brackets balloon, the line between Seiko and…
The craze for the Seiko 62MAS style shows no signs of slowing down, with the release of this SPB239J essentially confirming the brand’s intention to…
When it comes to evaluating a new watch, many of us play the “what if” game. What if the watch had a blue dial? What…
What sort of watch does a veteran Aussie crocodile hunter wear? Well, Northern Territory Problem Crocodile Management wildlife officer Tom Nichols (how’s that for a…
Whether you’re keeping a close eye on the stockmarkets, laying girders at a construction site or swapping stacks in a server room, your love for…
Grand Seiko has continually dazzled us this past year with a variety of strong releases. Each reference upholds the brand’s grammar of design, a winning…
Who is your pick: Roger, Mandy, Dudley or Julianne? I’m asking, of course, about who is your favourite celebrity with the surname “Moore” (Roger is…
Usually, when you think about Spring Drive movements the mind wanders to Grand Seiko. To be fair, Grand Seiko currently has the largest selection of…
On paper, the new Seiko Presage Style 60s collection is purportedly based on the Japanese brand’s first 1964 chronograph. But after setting this scene, Seiko…
The new Seiko Presage Style 60’s range may be initially confusing. The inspiration lies in their 1964 Seiko Crown Chronograph, except that this new imagining…