Japan Vintage Journal
The Small Crown with the Big Code: Identifying,...
Seiko crowns carry hidden codes: size, construction, material and finish are all encoded in the part number. We decipher both coding systems – using original NOS crowns from our stock.
The Small Crown with the Big Code: Identifying,...
Seiko crowns carry hidden codes: size, construction, material and finish are all encoded in the part number. We decipher both coding systems – using original NOS crowns from our stock.
Seiko, Zenith, and the Swiss Consortium: Who De...
Perhaps not the Swiss this time… Who doesn't know the legendary Ricola advertisement: "Who invented it?" The answer was, of course, always the same: the Swiss. Even when it comes...
Seiko, Zenith, and the Swiss Consortium: Who De...
Perhaps not the Swiss this time… Who doesn't know the legendary Ricola advertisement: "Who invented it?" The answer was, of course, always the same: the Swiss. Even when it comes...
When the Elnix suddenly stops: Why electromecha...
Electromechanical wristwatches are among the most fascinating historical artifacts of the transition phase between classic mechanics and quartz. These include early contact-controlled models like the Hamilton-Ricoh Electric, as well...
When the Elnix suddenly stops: Why electromecha...
Electromechanical wristwatches are among the most fascinating historical artifacts of the transition phase between classic mechanics and quartz. These include early contact-controlled models like the Hamilton-Ricoh Electric, as well...
War of the Gems: When Watch Brands Outbid Each ...
From functional bearing jewels to spectacular 100 Jewels: How an honest quality feature became an absurd marketing arms race – and which manufacturers actually delivered technical substance. In the 1950s...
War of the Gems: When Watch Brands Outbid Each ...
From functional bearing jewels to spectacular 100 Jewels: How an honest quality feature became an absurd marketing arms race – and which manufacturers actually delivered technical substance. In the 1950s...
Citizen Leopard – the fast runners that redefin...
A fast-paced start There are watch lines that appear quietly and are only understood years later. The Citizen Leopard belongs precisely to this category. While Seiko was making headlines in...
Citizen Leopard – the fast runners that redefin...
A fast-paced start There are watch lines that appear quietly and are only understood years later. The Citizen Leopard belongs precisely to this category. While Seiko was making headlines in...
Seiko Electronic EL-370 – The electrical interm...
Mechanical core, electrical impulse: The Seiko Electronic EL-370 represents one of the most exciting transitional phases in watchmaking history. As an electromechanical hybrid, it combines a classic gear train with...
Seiko Electronic EL-370 – The electrical interm...
Mechanical core, electrical impulse: The Seiko Electronic EL-370 represents one of the most exciting transitional phases in watchmaking history. As an electromechanical hybrid, it combines a classic gear train with...