Seiko “RAF Gen 1”
Seiko claimed numerous world firsts throughout their years, from (arguably) the first automatic chronograph, the first commercial quartz watch (which,…
Seiko 6139-600x–part ii – elusive silver PROOF/PROOF
Following on from the previous tale of the 6139 as produced by Seiko in 1969, here’s a rare and interesting…
Seiko 6139-600x–part i – as worn by Francois Cevert & Nick Mason
50 years ago, Seiko was quietly producing what could arguably be the world’s first automatic chronograph. Other manufacturers were trying…
Seiko World Time
This was a very lucky find at an auction – I’d never even heard of the World Time until I…
Seiko Bell-Matic #1
There’s something about Bell-Matics that I can’t help myself but collect and evangelise them. The basic premise is, in 1972…