Years ago, I fell in love with this particular Seiko Chronograph, reference 5717. Before then, I wasn't a huge fan of Seiko because I honestly wasn't aware of the diversity of models that the brand produced in the 60s/70s. I had Omega's Chronostop in mind as THE reference for such a watch, but I wasn't ready to buy one. I remember browsing the web when I stumbled upon this model that absolutely stunned me! I asked myself: What is this thing? After some research, I realized that it was a derivative of the limited-edition chronograph that Seiko had made for the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. I did look for the historical model, but the prices were well above the 300 € that I ended up paying for this watch from my memory. It works perfectly, the bezel is fantastic, even though I would have preferred the plastic one from reference 5719. It's a watch that brings a smile to your face - simple, efficient, as the Japanese know how to do. It's worth noting that this model has been reissued in the Presage range with a rather successful look, but of course, it doesn't have the charm of the vintage piece!

A few months ago, while browsing a Facebook group dedicated to vintage Seikos, I fell completely in love with this 7016 8001 model. The look is absolutely amazing, the blue dial is sublime, in short it's a total killer. After seeing it on this group, I became completely obsessed with this model. While I had not planned on buying a new watch, I had the opportunity to grab one on Chrono 24 for a few hundred euros. And what a treat!! A flyback chronograph, equipped with the 7016a movement (which also powers the Seiko Monaco, my next purchase I think!!) which will accompany me on an upcoming trip to Japan. The watch has a very small diameter but, despite my tanos wrist, it sits very well on it. Beyond the flyback function, it should be noted that there is no second hand, but frankly, I don't care. You can also change the day by pressing the crown. A super fun watch, rather rare and equipped with what appears, according to my readings, to be one of the most interesting movements produced by Daini Seikosha.

Found for a handful of euros, this very cool Seiko Sports 100 M929 5020 from the 80s was sold immediately after installing a new battery. I, who didn't really wear quartz, except for a solar one to show off, was completely hooked on the excellent look of this watch. It is in great condition and is really nice to wear. The bracelet is light, signed and easy to adjust. I am the first to be surprised but I love this charm! I really enjoy wearing it and playing with its different functions!

Incredible watch both in reliability and precision with an ability to invite itself in all conditions, chic, sporty, all conditions suit my 6139 8030 1st chronograph according to some, a few days ready according to others, in any case 1st or not extra watch to start a passion

I present to you a Seiko chronograph that is not very common in France. It is an Ananta model (which means infinity in Sanskrit), reference SRQ003. It is an automatic mechanical chronograph, equipped with the 8R28 movement. This model is part of the first Ananta collection of 2009, unveiled at Baselworld in 2010. Seiko designers had "carte blanche" to imagine a high-end Seiko collection, for the first time, offered to the world market. The designers were inspired, for the cases of this collection, and therefore the case of this chronograph, by the Japanese "Katanas" sabers of the Samurai. The sides of the case are sculpted, with a double curvature that evokes the Katana. The level of requirement of the finishes, the dial, the polishing of the case, the bezel, the crown and the chronograph pushers, is very high. The zaratsu "mirror" polish of the sides is exceptional!! 🤩. The watch is massive, thick, and yet, I who like a relative content of the dimensions of my watches, I love this Seiko with its radical, uncompromising, inspired design. It combines everything I like in watchmaking: original style, watchmaking know-how, high technology... I never tire of looking at all the details of this watch.

One of my favorite watches! I received it with a few boo-boos, normal when you're 51 years old... I had to change the glass, straighten the crown stem and then a watchmaker took care of giving it a polish! The dial is like new with its original hands, pastel tones for the minute track, a nice internal flange graduated from 0 to 100 but I don't know the size, the whole thing is very harmonious. I love its saucer-shaped case, its day window in Roman numerals, the logo of its production site (Suwa Seikosha), its amazing timekeeping for its age and its chronograph that runs and resets to zero perfectly. This 6139 movement is historic! Some will say that it is the first automatic chronograph, others that it is not, but that is not the subject. In my opinion, it is part of history, regardless of its place on the podium.... A very lively Japanese watch that generates emotions, not a week goes by without me wearing it on my wrist!