SEIKO | Mechanical Series
Watch & Jewelry
February 26, 2015

SEIKO | Mechanical Series


SEIKO MECHANICAL SERIES


The Mechanical Series Embodies Watchmaking History


Born in 2006 to embody Seiko’s 125-year history of watchmaking, the Mechanical Series features exclusively in-house mechanical movements, yet is remarkably accessible, starting from around ¥40,000 for basic models. It has garnered attention as an exceptional entry-level timepiece.


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The "Complicated Movement Model" Equipped with Caliber 4S36

The series currently offers a rich variety. From the representative "Classic Model" to the new "Alpinist Model," the range of choices in design and function is exceptionally broad. Among these, we particularly want to highlight the "Complicated Movement Model" shown in the photograph. It is equipped with the "Caliber 4S36," manufactured at Seiko's Shizukuishi Watch Studio in Iwate Prefecture, and its seven hands on the dial enable various displays.



First, the two sharp, diamond-cut hands in the center indicate the hours and minutes. The longest hand, also in the center, shows the seconds. Furthermore, a center hand with a triangular pointer indicates the 24-hour time, allowing for the display of a second time zone by offsetting it from the main hour hand. A pointer-type date display is located at the 6 o'clock position, and a power reserve indicator is equipped at the 9 o'clock position.

Adding to its complexity is the day-of-the-week display at the 3 o'clock position. Monday through Sunday are arranged in a fan shape, and a hand indicates this in a "retrograde" manner. That is, the hand moves sequentially from Monday downwards, and then instantly jumps back to Monday just after midnight on Sunday. Such unique hand movements are captivating to watch, offering a true sense of the pleasure of analog timekeeping.

The dial, with its seven hands, possesses a remarkable depth, creating a three-dimensional design. The black dial is fitted with a delicate stainless steel bracelet, while the models with crocodile straps feature a deep blue dial, allowing for a choice between two distinct designs. The intricate workings of the mechanical movement can be fully appreciated through the sapphire crystal see-through case back.

SARN003

SARN003 / Automatic winding. 28,800 vibrations per hour. 50-hour power reserve. Case diameter 41mm. Stainless steel case. Crocodile strap. 10 bar water resistance. ¥262,500.





SEIKO MECHANICAL SERIES (Top photo)
Automatic winding
28,800 vibrations per hour
50-hour power reserve
Case diameter 41mm
Stainless steel case & bracelet
Water resistance | 10 bar
Price | ¥262,500

SEIKO CALIBER 4S36 (Right photo)
Automatic winding
28,800 vibrations per hour
50-hour power reserve
Case diameter 41mm
Stainless steel case
Crocodile strap
Water resistance | 10 bar
Price | ¥262,500
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