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… 6105 a.k.a. “Captain Williard” a nickname which was given by collectors after the film “Apocalypse Now” where the main character called Captain Williard, played by actor Martin Sheen is shown wearing this watch. Actually this reference 6105-8110 was a p

Credor is a brand managed by Seiko, using movements and cases created in the usual workshops, using GS techniques but more hand work, more decoration, jewels, cloisonne, enamel, ceramic, maki, and other fine art techiques to "kick it up a few notches" ove

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Picked up the Presage Kintaro Hattori LE SPB441 recently and it's been a real pleasure to wear. Stark white enamel dial, blued hands, 35mm (looks more 36mm in person) pebble-ish round case, slightly domed sapphire crystal, large crown and killer bund stra

There’s interesting history around the Shaka, most of it is speculation. Zero speculation with this Seiko.

This is not an Eichi but it's related -- an older cousin, perhaps even an uncle to the Eichi profiled a few days ago. This watch is approximately 20 years old. If you want to know more, check this post from a decade ago MANUAL WIND SPRING DRIVES Cazalea

Yellow gold and dark blue dial - wow! This year marks Credor's 50th anniversary, and a special edition of the acclaimed Eichi II will mark the occasion. This commemorative watch features a deep blue porcelain dial. The hour markers, the Credor logo at the

Just came back from a longer business trip and one the watches accompanying me was the Grand Seiko SBGR305, the first modern single logo piece. Makes for a great travel watch, easy to pair, adequately robust to deal with the odd rain shower, sufficiently