SEIKO 2016 Basel Watch Fair new product summary
Thirty years ago, Basel International Watch and Jewelery Fair opened its doors to exhibitors outside Europe for the first time. It was a great honor for SEIKO to accept the invitation. Since its first exhibition in 1986, SEIKO has been proud to present its new collection to everyone in Basel every year. Recalling all the works published in the exhibition over the years, are brilliant, but we are confident that in 2016 the new product will live up to expectations.
The new design-style Grand Seiko (SEIKO) series, the premiere of the world's best-in-class Presage series of mechanical watchmaking, and GPS satellite positioning solar power movement technology have also been further expanded, not only for the Astron series but also for the first time Other series. There are also Credor series equipped with superior tourbillon movement, I firmly believe that 2016 a full range of watches will exceed the previous 30-year lineup.
When I founded my company 135 years ago, my great-great-grandfather Kintaro Hattori set the brand a vision of "always leading the way." Seiko still upholds this spirit and keeps pace with the times. With more than 60 specialty stores spread all over the world, consumers can experience the infinite attractiveness of the Seiko world in new ways. We have completed a major innovation in high technology and traditional watchmaking. Seiko (SEIKO) as the latest global brand concept "all the way forward, touching" was born. Next, our goal is to reach out to more watch lovers through boutiques and franchisees. 2016 is bound to be an exciting year.
Shinji Hattori
President and CEO
SEIKO Grand series to expand the lineup
Since its introduction in 1960, each Seiko Grand SEIKO watch has consistently pursued the simple, essential features of precision, practicality, legibility, comfort, durability and other watchmaking techniques that will continue to flow. However, consistent but innovative natural enemies. In 2016, two new SEIKO Grand SEIKO watches were honored. With the purest essence of watch making, the brand new SEIKO Grand SEIKO watch and its innovative design were presented.
Spring Drive Chronograph, SBGC017G
New Spring Drive movement movement series: black ceramic limited edition
Practicality and durability are the essential qualities of all premium sports watches and also the core values ​​of Grand SEIKO watches, so what better way to put on a new sports watch than to put them together? All 2 Watches, are limited sale. Both are equipped with Spring Drive GMT (two time) movement, including a chronograph. The choice of materials and five-layer case structure are designed for the strength and lightness of the watch and design. The use of high strength titanium case inside the case, case and bezel with zirconia ceramic, the hardness of this material is much higher than other fine ceramics, and the Vickers hardness test showed that the hardness of stainless steel 7 times . This combination of materials makes the case lighter than ordinary stainless steel 25%, and very wear-resistant. Although black is a brand new color for the SEIKO Grand Collection, the clarity and clarity of the case sides and diamond-cut hands and scales make it easy to discern the Grand SEIKO collection.
Calibrated movement with ultra-high accuracy, error of ± 10 seconds / month. Inlaid in the pendulum Tuo Grand SEIKO exclusive elegant lion badge also uses 18K gold material, marking the improvement of accuracy. The green dial also subtly communicates the source of inspiration for watch design. The fir tree pattern on the dial is inspired by the imperial column offering held every 6 years in the Suwa area in Nagano, where the watchmaking workshop is located. During the festival, people will take a fir-tree slide down the steep slope as a symbol of the reconstruction of the temple, the royal column has so far been more than 1,200 years of history.
Black ceramic watch limited edition: SBGE037G
SBGE037G
The new Spring Drive masterpiece from the mini art master's workshop
Spring Drive 8 Days Power Reserve Watch
This is the first Grand SEIKO watch ever made by the SEIKO Miniature Master Workshop located in Yanbian City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Until now, this workshop is famous for its creation of the Spring Drive Quiré, the watch and the third-knuckle Eichi. Proudly held to enhance Grand SEIKO's reputation, Mini Art Master's Workshop has developed an exceptional Spring Drive movement using dedicated materials in the workroom to provide up to 8 days of energy storage. Three clockwork coordinated with each other to improve power storage performance.
The back of the watch shows the exquisite craftsmanship through the sapphire back cover: all-in-one splint, ruby, and energy-storage display. The integral splint ensures the precise position of the gear in the drive chain and maximizes the energy transfer efficiency of the spring. At the same time, high hardness can prevent the watch from distorting in impact or vibration. The shape of the splint is reminiscent of the Fukuyama silhouette, the highly polished ruby ​​and the blue screws that were created by first heating and then cooling them to remind people of the glittering lights in Suwa City, where the workroom is located. Case made of special platinum material, in order to best deal with the platinum material, Seiko (SEIKO) process technology "Zaratsu" (grinding wheel polishing method) fine-tuning, polished the perfect mirror effect.
Dial design is extraordinary excellence. Like the mountain around the workshop, fresh air and sunshine in the morning reflects the glittering light of snowflakes, such as diamonds. Grand SEIKO series of watches featuring five-sided cutting pattern of the hour and minute hands, but also to be more slender than ever before.
Movement Specifications: 9R96 Spring Drive GMT chronograph movement (SBGC017G) 9R16 Spring Drive GMT (SBGE037G)
Power System: Self-winding mechanical (manual winding) Power reserve: 72 hours (full chain status) Accuracy: ± 0.5 seconds / day (± 10 seconds / month) GMT
Timing up to 12 hours (9R96)
Number of stones: 50 stone (9R96), 30 stone (9R16)
Specifications: SBGC017G, SBGE037G
Case
High-strength titanium metal and ceramic
High-definition double curved sapphire lens (inner layer without reflective coating treatment)
Perspective spiral bottom cover, spiral crown
Water resistance 10 bar, anti-magnetic function: 4,800 A / m
Diameter: 46.4 mm, Thickness: 16.1 mm (SBGC017G), 15.0 mm (SBGE037G)
Strap
Crocodile leather strap, tri-fold button switch clasp
Note:
China Suggested Retail Price: RMB85,000 (SBGC017G), RMB69,000 (SBGE037G) SBGC017G Worldwide Limited 600, SBGE037G Limited 500
SBGC017G, marketed in October 2016; SBGE037G, marketed in July 2016
Spring Drive Movement 8 Days Power Reserve Watch: SBGD001
Movement Specifications: 9R01 Spring Drive movement
Power system: manual winding Mechanical power reserve: 8 days (192 hours) (full chain status) Accuracy: ± 0.5 seconds / day (± 10 seconds / month)
Energy storage display
Clockwork can be individually adjusted Gem number: 56 stone movement parts: 307
Diameter: 37.0 mm, thickness: 7.1 mm
Specifications: SBGD001
Case
950 platinum
High-definition double curved sapphire lens (inner layer without reflective coating treatment)
Perspective spiral bottom cover
Water resistance 10 bar, anti-magnetic function: 4,800 A / m
Diameter: 43.0 mm, Thickness: 13.2 mm · Strap
Crocodile leather strap, tri-fold button switch clasp
Remarks: China Suggested Retail Price: RMB364,000 (excluding tax)
The new Astron GPS satellite positioning solar power movement, creating a new era Astron watch style
Astron GPS World Time Limited Edition Watches, SSE091J1
Since the introduction of SEIKO's unique GPS satellite positioning solar power technology in 2012, the Astron Series has become a symbol of state-of-the-art technology and energy efficiency in the watchmaking sector. With its unique functionality, advanced features and sophisticated exterior design, In the global market has achieved unparalleled excellence. Today, another new movement joins Astron's lineup. The 8X22 movement will further expand the appeal of Astron watches, offering not only a slimmer case but also a clearer and simpler dial design that will allow travelers around the world to read the local time at a glance.
Sometimes, simplicity is beauty
The 8X22 movement is yet another significant advance in SEIKO GPS satellite positioning technology. Compared to other GPS satellite positioning solar watches, and even all Astron watches, the case is more lightweight (compared to other 8X series movement 13.3mm thickness compared to just 12.4mm). As a result, the antenna used to receive GPS satellite signals must be smaller in size and SEIKO has succeeded in improving the circuit performance of the GPS module to ensure the antenna's sensitivity so that travelers worldwide can always receive GPS satellite signals with ease. Just press a button, the new Astron watches with light-driven, you can automatically adjust to any time zone in the world to the local time, accuracy of up to 1 second per 100,000 years. New World Time watch dial design is more concise, all the indicators are concentrated in a small dial, the more watch the quiet, refined and elegant beauty. The new Astron GPS satellite positioning solar power world time watch, contains all the essential qualities of the watch, but without a trace of excesses and redundant, confirms the only minimalist is the ultimate beauty.
1. According to SEIKO's research, the standard time zone data is divided by January 31,
2. If the area or time zone is updated, it can be manually adjusted as required.
SEIKO, the limited edition watch to commemorate the launch of the 8X22 movement, introduces a rather unique limited edition watch with a dark mother of pearl dial to celebrate the debut of the new Astron GPS 8X22 movement. A dial with a natural mother of pearl, mother of pearl, can be achieved with stunning energy-saving technology. GPS satellite positioning solar energy module energy consumption is very low, the energy required by the dial to absorb the light can be driven, even if the dial is natural mother of pearl material is also unaffected. Watch case and strap using a new black anti-wear carbon film handle titanium, very wear-resistant, long-term wear can also protect the watch's smooth and beautiful surface. Through a distant GPS satellite, you can enjoy the vast night in the earth, is the watch's design inspiration, showing the effect of amazing mysterious and charming.
Movement Specifications:
8X22, GPS satellite positioning solar energy world time display movement
The GPS satellite positioning system automatically controls the time and the automatic time zone adjustment calendar, without adjustment by 2100, the signal reception results show the world time function (40 time zones), daylight saving time function, energy saving function
Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds per month (do not receive satellite time signal environment, temperature between 5 ℃ -35 ℃)
Specifications: SSE091J1
Case
Black anti-wear carbon film handle titanium
Ceramic bezel
Dark mother of pearl dial
Super clear coating sapphire lens waterproof 10 bar, anti-magnetic function: 4,800 A / m
Diameter: 44.8 mm, thickness: 12.4 mm
Strap
Ceramic and black anti-wear carbon film handle titanium, tri-fold button switch clasp. Equipped with a crocodile leather strap
Note: China's suggested retail price: not pricing, the world's limited edition of 3,500 listed in August 2016
Presage watches, from Japan's outstanding mechanical watchmaking
Enamel dial limited edition watch
Presage series, heritage of a century classic masterpiece
As early as 1913, SEIKO introduced the brand's first mechanical watch and the first Nissan watch. In 1956, SEIKO created its first self-winding mechanical watch. In 1958 SEIKO developed a mechanical watch, the Diashock Shock Absorber, to ensure that the movement's accuracy is unaffected when the watch crashes. In 1959, SEIKO developed a "magical lever" efficient winding system. In 1964, SEIKO exclusively developed Spron special alloy materials, began to independently produce balance parts such as balance springs. In 1967, SEIKO introduced the first Japanese high-frequency vibrating movement. In 1969, SEIKO succeeded in creating the world's first self-winding chronograph equipped with both a star wheel and a vertical link. In 2014, SEIKO's mechanical watchmaking technology was also awarded the Geneva Haute Horlogerie Award for its high-frequency movement.
For more than a century, SEIKO has been constantly developing and refining its mechanical watchmaking technology. Today, all the valuable experience is condensed into the latest all-mechanical watch Presage series. The series has been in China, Japan and some other areas before the success, and now the Presage series is more as Seiko (SEIKO) flagship mechanical watch series, will be for the global market.
The tradition of continuous innovation
Drawing inspiration from the traditional craftsmanship of SEIKO mechanical watches, the new Presage line goes back to 1913, the prestigious SEIKO brand and Laurel, the first Nissan watch. The classic is now reborn through two very unique limited edition self-winding chronograph Nirvana, exterior design and the 1913 Laurel watch is similar to the dial made very Japanese traditional style, an enamel dial, a Lacquer art dial. Both watches are equipped with 8R48 movement, not only with the spider wheel and vertical cross-link device, but also the use of SEIKO patent "all-in three hammer" to ensure that the pointer can be a perfect zero second home. Each watch has a limited edition of 1,000 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the SEIKO automatic watch, which will be released globally in September 2016.
Long-lasting beauty of enamel Enamel dial beautiful, deep and fine texture, of course, self-evident. But the most distinctive feature of the watch is the dial of each watch, all handmade by skilled craftsmen led by masters of enamel craftsman Mitsuru Yokozawa, ensuring that the color of the enamel lasts for dozens of times Years old, just like the 1913 Laurel watch's dial. The production of enamel is easily affected by the weather and humidity, and the accuracy of the enamel thickness on each dial is also difficult to control. To deal with such a difficult challenge, when the highest level of skill required. SEIKO is honored to be responsible for the production of enamel dials for every Presage watch by Master Masayuki.
Black lacquer pure and deep beauty
Lacquer dial limited edition watch
Despite the different craftsmanship, the same high quality gives the lacquered dial a black color. The dial, housed in Honshu's main island, Honshu, of Issyu Tamura, a lacquer art workshop in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, western Japan, uses ancient lacquer for centuries to create the best of the best The black, deep finish will be stronger and wearable over time. The dial has been painted and polished several times by hand. This is a time-consuming and challenging task, but it is also the tradition and the best way to create the perfect black color. Presage series, only perfect match.
Through the perspective of the bottom cover, two limited edition watch
Special use of gold placed Tuo at a glance
Presage Series: Equipped with a rich movement, a variety of appearance and extraordinary taste Presage series has a wide range of attractive. Contains up to 60 watches and includes a full range of SEIKO mechanical movement, from entry-level 4R movement to 6R movement, and high-end 8R movement. One of the most outstanding in addition to 6R27 multi-pointer power reserve watch, but also includes a series of watches equipped with a new 4R57 movement, which is the history of SEIKO first equipped with a large needle in the center of the dial and the needle assembly of the large power reserve display machine Core, a total of five design styles to choose from, one of which is limited edition. All Presage watches come in a high-profile configuration with 10 bar waterproof and sapphire crystal glass.
Japan is a land with a long history and culture. It still appreciates and respects traditional values. Eternal beauty and long-lasting performance, in-depth interpretation of the essence of Japanese culture and core technology. Regardless of its design philosophy, the Presage line has always stood the tradition and offers the highest level of accuracy and durability. Each Presage watch, will be handed down from generation to generation.
SEIKO self-winding watch 60th anniversary limited edition: SRQ019J1, SRQ021J1
Specifications :
· 8R48 self-winding chronograph mechanical movement chronograph function, up to 12 hours
Spinning wheel and vertical chain link Swing wheel speed: 28,800 rpm (8 revs / sec) Power reserve: about 45 hours (full chain status) Number of stones: 34 stone
Case
stainless steel
Enamel dial (SRQ019J1), lacquer dial (SRQ021J1)
Arc sapphire lens (non-reflective finish) Diameter: 42.0 mm, Thickness: 15.2 mm Water resistance: 10 bar, Anti-magnetic function: 4,800 A / m
Strap
Crocodile leather strap, tri-fold button switch clasp
Remark: The suggested retail price of China: RMB15,700 (SRQ019J1); RMB16,900 (SRQ021J1); the world's limited edition of SRQ019J1, SRQ021J1 1000
Listing in September 2016
Automatic multi-pointer watch: SPB041J1
Specifications:
6R27 movement
Swing wheel speed: 28,800 rev / h (8 rev / sec) Power reserve: about 45 hours (full chain status) Number of stones: 29 stone
Case
stainless steel
Curved sapphire lens (without reflective coating) Diameter: 40.5 mm, Thickness: 13.1 mm Water resistance: 10 bar, Anti-magnetic function: 4,800 A / m
Strap
Crocodile leather strap, tri-fold button switch clasp
Remarks: China Suggested Retail Price: RMB6,600 listed in August 2016
Self-winding large needle power reserve display watch: SSA303J1
4R57 movement
Swing wheel speed: 21,600 rev / h (6 rev / sec) Power reserve: about 41 hours (full chain status) Number of stones: 29 stone
Case
stainless steel
Sapphire Lens diameter: 42.0 mm, Thickness: 14.0 mm Water resistance: 10 bar, Antimagnetic function: 4,800 A / m
Strap
Stainless steel, three-fold button switch clasp
Note: China's suggested retail price: RMB 3,900 listed in June 2016