Saturday, Dec 19 2009
articles: 4
Seiko Astron: World’s First Quartz Watch Turns 40
When I was recently in Japan, the Seiko folk made sure we knew all about the Seiko Quartz Astron (ref. 35SQ) watch. For whatever reason, the knowledge that Seiko was the inventor of the world's first quartz movement powered watch has eluded me (until then that is). …
Seiko Astron: World’s First Quartz Watch Turns 40
When I was recently in Japan, the Seiko folk made sure we knew all about the Seiko Quartz Astron (ref. 35SQ) watch. For whatever reason, the knowledge that Seiko was the inventor of the world's first quartz movement powered watch has eluded me (until then that is). …
Get Wristwatch Annual 2010
One of the only printed publications you want to get that is solely dedicated to watches has just released their 2010 edition. I've praised Wristwatch Annual before, and this year the catalog has gotten even better. I have a close emotional connection with Wristwatch …
The Heuer/ TAG Heuer 1000 Series
The Heuer 1000 and TAG Heuer 1000 were the first dedicated Heuer diver watches that began their lives in France. Always a popular low-cost model, there is no better daily wearer than these rugged watches, the influence of which can be seen in today's TAG Heuer Aquaracer.
