Already Big In Japan And Getting Bigger Near You

My journey toward appreciating Seiko began with my first trip to Japan in 2008 while researching the chapter on Kenji Shiohara for my book 12 Faces of Time. It was there that I learned that Seiko was producing ultra-luxurious, very finely finished timepieces. This took place where Shiohara worked in the Micro Artist department, which produced incredibly intricately finished pieces of high horology.


Seiko's story is much more complicated than most people might think. This is a manufacturer that doesn't follow trends, but has created a few of its own, capitalizing on various types of expertise and knowledge that were the mother of necessity for a manufacturer located so far away from the established centers of watchmaking in Europe.
The Seiko boutique in Tokyo

The site of the original 1881 Seiko boutique at Tokyo's Ginza is still owned by Seiko, but is a department store that also includes fine cheap rolex replica watches (both buildings, and have a look at the top of the building on the left)

Contrary to popular belief, Seiko's history did not begin with the quartz watch in the 1970s, nor has it ended there. This Far Eastern giant has banked on innovation for more than 120 years (beginning with the Hattori family founding its own factory for pocket watches in 1892 after Kintaro Hattori opened his boutique on Tokyo's famed Ginza in 1881) and now masters more types of watchmaking (mechanical quartz, solar, and Spring Drive) than any other company making timepieces.

However, the Grand Seiko is the most appealing line to connoisseurs of fine watchmaking.

In 2010, as I was sitting in the annual press conference that Seiko holds at Baselworld, my ears perked up when I heard the Japanese brand's representative announce that it would finally begin distributing Grand Seiko in other parts of the world. Up to that point, it had been a sort of insider timepiece that was only for sale within Asia, where it enjoyed an excellent reputation.

Quill & Pad co-founder Ian Skellern summed up a general feel of this perception very well when he recently said to me, "I rate the quality and fine finishing of the Grand Seiko as world-class and on par with fine Swiss watchmaking, but feel that it is unfortunately held back by the name 'Seiko,' which is strongly associated with mass-market best cheap rolex replica watches."

And that is the crux of the perception that westerners have regarding Seiko. Because this manufacture is capable of producing every part of a wristwatch – including every single movement component (even LIGA parts, which Seiko calls Mems, and springs) and uniquely even cases, crystals, and other habillage – it produces timepieces in every price class, even quartz- and solar-powered watches. Which means the consumer can buy a Seiko for a very reasonable couple hundred dollars.


Also because Grand Seiko and the unique Micro Artist products like the Credor Eichi are not available in the West (well, the Grand Seiko is now), it is the very reasonably priced, yet less "special" side of the brand that has stuck with most consumers in terms of image.

"Seiko is considered the main brand in contributing to almost crashing the Swiss watch industry in the 1980s because of its affordable quartz watches," says Louis Nardin, editor-in-chief of the Swiss video channel The Watches TV. "Seiko had developed quartz calibers as well as the industrial capability to produce them in quantity and for a lower price in the 1970s. Of course, Seiko was not the only reason for the decline of Swiss watchmaking at that time, but the Japanese brand has occupied a 'special' place in Swiss people's minds ever since."

The Grand Seiko line has been in existence for more than 50 years now, and it represents what the company calls "the very best of Seiko." The collection was conceived to feature the very best in aesthetics, durability, legibility, and horological excellence.

In Quill & Pad's Petite Aiguille round table on the preselected watches of the 2014 edition of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, published before the event took place, aBlogtoWatch contributor James Stacey had this to say, "While I don't think the Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36,000 GMT will win, this is definitely my favorite for the category. I think it's an excellent example of what Grand Seiko does best: functional complications, excellent movements, and exemplary finishing.

"Seiko's combined its 5Hz high-beat movement with the GMT functionality of the SBGM line to make for a very appealing and practical watch. Consider the functionality alongside Grand Seiko's legendary case and dial finishing and you've got a rolex daytona replica watch that is highly competitive within this category and punches well above its weight class in the open market.

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Rare Quality Fake Watches To Be Sold Off In Plymouth

With interest rates so low there is little return for bank deposits today and investors are looking at other ways in which to gain a return on their money.

One area which has become increasingly popular is replica rolex watches. Auctioneers have experienced a significant rise in the demands for valuable and luxury watches mainly by younger collectors looking to benefit from owning a prestigious timepiece with the added benefit of an improving value.

Rolex sports and vintage watches are high in demand alongside rare 1970s Omega and Heuer watches. One saleroom that has benefited from this is Plymouth Auction Rooms. Here is a watch auction every two months regularly selling valuable watches all over the world.

Their next sale, on March 1, features no less than 13 Rolex watches alongside fine Jaeger Lecoultre, Omega and Chopard watches, with a combined pre-sale estimate of more than £60,000.

Serious collectors have already spotted the 1940s gent's stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch. Auctioneer Paul Keen says: "This is an exceptionally rare replica watches which is attracting attention from serious collectors. Bids are expected over £5,000."

There are ladies' watches on offer as well, including a high value Chopard 'Happy Diamond' wrist cheap rolex replica watch, in new condition. It is a real sparkly timepiece with a diamond bezel and inner diamonds in the dial. However you will need deep pockets to buy this one as an estimate at £4,000 to £5,000 has been advised.

The sale also includes fabulous jewellery. One stand out lot is the stunning three stone diamond ring.


It was featured on the Antiques Roadshow in Cornwall some years ago. The family purchased it for £300 in St Austell in 1961 and they still have the receipt. Today it has appraised to £4,000 to £5,000.
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Grayton Automatic Replica Watches an Admirable Accessory for All

We live in a fast-paced wardrobe world where few fashions stand the test of time. One exception, however, lies in the world of cheap rolex replica watches. This is a unique "tech-cessory" category where form and function converge-optimally with an enduring design aesthetic that can easily evolve with the fickle style scene.

While both the fashion and technology industries are veritably sustained by our collective lust for the latest and greatest, there's just something special about a top-quality timepiece that allows it to remain a constant in our life-persisting on our wrists while other accessories come and go with each season.

And, it's certainly the quality of a watch that qualifies which are keepers and which get cut. One watch company that understands the mission-critical nature of craftsmanship is Grayton, which is a purveyor of fine automatic watches that are as classic as they are cool.

Unlike a quartz watch that's powered by a battery, an automatic watch is powered by the wearer's own wrist movements that, in turn, power the internal mechanisms of the watch. The watch then collects and stores this energy to keep the watch functional. It is an elegant orchestrated process whereby gears and movements all work together, each relying on the movement and gear of the former. Alternatively, the wearer can opt to wind the side switch manually.

While there are a great number of designs in the Grayton line with both men, women and unisex options available, there are a few I've been able to personally test and have grown quite partial to. Grayton's White Dial & Stainless Steel Bracelet option, priced at $255, makes the perfect practical decoration for any wrist is both casual and dressy situations. With a satin white dial with stylish blue hands in a stainless steel case paired with a sleek silver bracelet, this automatic watch is admirable for its ubiquitous appeal. The open stainless steel case back beckons you to admire the precision and workmanship of the automatic mechanisms that power the fake rolex watch. It adeptly stores the energy from wrist movements to help ensure it'll last a lifetime, and its waterproof qualities mean it won't expire from being accidentally worn in the shower, the ocean and other soggy situations.

Another model I'm madly in love with is the sophisticated Green Color Gradient Dial & Stainless Steel Bracelet ($255). Both men and women will love the sunray-brushed gradient black to green dial that's a real attention-getter. The multi-colored ombre effect elegantly transitions from black around the perimeter to a rich jewel-tone green that brightens toward the center of the dial, and is accented with white hands and numbers. Similar to the White Dial watch, this design also boasts a silver stainless steel case and bracelet and case, as well as an open peek-a-boo case back allowing you to marvel at the auto-mechanisms within. Because there's no need for a battery, there's no part to replace time and time again.

In a day and age where it's difficult to stand out in a crowded marketplace, which certainly holds true among the worldwide replica rolex daytona automatic two tone watchmaker set, Grayton is making an indelible mark by upholding timeless technologies in an impressive form factor. It's clearly their time to shine.

A Brief Detailed Retrospective Of 100 Years Of Baselworld

A century of history of the world's biggest and most comprehensive copy watches uk fair is impossible to sum up in just a few lines. However, that is exactly what I am attempting to do here as the centenary edition of Baselworld approaches in 2017.

The history of the Baselworld watch and jewelry fair we know today began on April 15, 1917 as the first Schweizer Mustermesse Basel (MUBA).

Coincidentally (or perhaps not) this time is not only the same one that saw the wristwatch rise to popularity, but also one in which World War I represented a serious threat to the artistry of Swiss craftsmen.

A total of 831 companies from diverse branches of the national Swiss economy such as the chemical industry, banking, insurance, and transport and shipping – the city of Basel's chief economic mainstays – exhibited in the city's casino, and the 6,000-square-meter exhibition space also included a special section for watches and jewelry.

Among the first exhibitors were watch brands Tissot, Thommen, Longines, and Ulysse Nardin.

Mustermesse is German for "sample fair," a word perfectly characterizing the beginnings of this exposition, which has become the most important annual gathering of the watch industry in the world.

And it remains the oldest trade fair in Switzerland open to the public.

In 1923, six years after it had begun, the first halls were built where today's Hall 1 stands. This was also the year in which Zenith exhibited for the first time, making 2017 the Le Locle-based brand's 94th appearance at the show. Just one year later, the Swiss watch industry's Fédération Horlogère (FH) was called to life – an association it would be hard to imagine the industry without today.

For the exhibition of 1925, MUBA ("Mustermesse Basel") invited several more watch manufacturers. This was obviously successful, for in 1926 the first hall dedicated solely to the watch and jewelry sector – high-end Schaffhausen-based jeweler Furrer Jacot had already been exhibiting since 1924 – was opened on the grounds.

At this particular exhibition, John Harwood's automatic replica watches caused quite a sensation.

Harwood had invented a wristwatch with automatic winding in 1924 – at that time watches were still wound by hand – and sold the rights to Fortis. Movement supplier A. Schild subsequently perfected Harwood's construction for serial production, and Fortis utilized an AS caliber as the base movement.

At this Basel fair in 1925, Fortis presented the first serially produced wristwatch with automatic winding. The watch had no crown and the time was set by rotating the bezel. Blancpain and Felsa also introduced wristwatches containing the same caliber (see the Blancpain rendition in Eternity In A Box: The Blancpain Rolls Starring Léon Hatot Made Watchmaking History).

Because Rolex did not participate in the Basel fair until 1939, two of its most important inventions were not launched there: the Oyster in 1925 and its self-winding wristwatch mechanism patented in 1931 – and in use to this day – which the brand called the Perpetual rotor. The wrist replica rolex watches outfitted with it also boasted an exhibition case back to allow potential customers to see the "perpetual" motion of the rotor at work.

It was in 1931 that the Basel fair became known as the Schweizer Uhrenmesse ("Swiss Watch Show"). By this time the sector was so big that it was held in the dedicated pavilion that is today's Hall 1.

How Stephen Webster, Rock God Of Replica Watches Jewellery, Got His Big Break

One of the most important phone calls of my life very nearly went unanswered. I had been away, on a trip to Santa Barbara, California, and returned to a series of messages that started polite and business-like but grew increasingly despondent and incredulous. "Hi, this is Madonna's assistant. Madonna has seen a catalogue of your work. Can you come around next Wednesday to show her some pieces?" Beeeep. Next message. "Hi, this is Madonna's assistant, checking you are coming to the house tomorrow?" Beeeep.

Last message, preceded by a resigned exhalation. "Hi. Well, I guess you are not coming. Thank you." I was beside myself. I had missed my big break. Madonna was showing interest in my cheap rolex replica jewellery and I had well and truly blown my chance.

It started at a party, as so many of my best stories do. I was attending a friend's wedding when I met Brian, the best man and an accountant at EMI. Brian told me how he had kept quiet about his favourite band being Status Quo when he'd been approached by two young guys from Oxford who asked him to join their management company, which looked after a couple of acts: Brit poppers Supergrass and a relatively unknown outfit called Radiohead.

Brian asked me what I thought of the idea and I told him that Radiohead, who had just released The Bends, were an amazing new band - the most exciting of the decade. Brian made the move and from that day on was, unquestionably, well and truly embroiled in the music business.

Some years later, Brian had reason to take a meeting with Madonna and asked for one of my catalogues to take with him. I didn't think anything cheap fake rolex would come of me showing my work to the world's most famous pop star and fashion icon, but what harm could it do? I left my business card in the package and flew off to America.

Back then, before mobile phones got smart and slim, they needed charging often and didn't work overseas, which is exactly were I was when Madonna's people called. All three times.

Once I came home, I took a deep breath, called back, got the assistant on the line and arranged to visit Madonna at her London home the very next evening. Because Brian was the one who had made the original introduction, I took him with me. To steady the nerves, we had a couple of large gins in the pub by her house beforehand.

It was a strange experience at first. Waiting in a reception room at Madonna's house, we could smell something burning.

Concerned, I popped my head around the door in time to see Madonna herself walking up the staircase, cloaked in wisps of thick black smoke. Wow, I thought, is this how Madonna always enters a room?
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300 Years Of Fashion Accessories

For the past three centuries, fashion has been affected by politics, social change and popular culture. Both men and women have used what they wear to indicate their status, comply with social expectations, attract or please a partner, or send a message about their own individuality.

Completing the Look: 300 Years of Fashion Accessories will examine how accessories fit into this. Featuring beautiful accessories dating from as early as 1720 up to the end of the 1970s, the exhibition will explore the reasons behind changes in fashion and what we can discover about the lives of people through what they chose to wear.

See Georgian heel-less dancing shoes, Victorian bonnets, and Edwardian fans alongside1920s beaded bags, and fake rolex watches 1950s fur stoles and 1960s platforms.

What Makes Jewelry & Replica Timepieces Valuable?

There are several factors an appraiser looks at in determining the auction value of an individual item.

Age: Was the item designed during a particular period or era in history (i.e. Victorian, Art Deco, etc.)?

Complication: With regard to replica watches, how complex is the movement? Does it have any specialty features such as a repeater, chronograph, dual time zone, etc.?

Designer: Is the jewelry item attributed to a particular designer such as Cartier or Tiffany? In the case of watches, does a Swiss maker such as Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe or copy Rolex produce the watch?

Materials: What is the item made of, gold or platinum? Metals carry different values. Are the gemstones precious like diamonds or semi-precious such as citrine?

Provenance: Did the item belong to a famous or well-known individual? Can the provenance be proven?

Quality: Basically, one is looking to make the distinction between fine materials and commercial grade materials. There are a number of observations to make with regard to quality. Are the gemstones lively and bright? Are the diamonds white? Are the sapphires medium blue vs. inky blue? In an item having numerous gemstones, how well matched are the colors? This question also applies to pearls. Is the strand well matched for color, shape, luster and surface?

Rarity: In a material sense, is there an uncommon gemstone type or size (for example a 10.00 carat diamond)?

Size: Is the diamond, gemstone or pearl larger than usual? An example would be a South Sea cultured pearl vs. a seed pearl. Is the pocket watch a standard or common size? Is it over-sized or is it extremely thin such as a tuxedo watch?

Uniqueness: Is the item one-of-a-kind or is it mass-produced?

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Review Of The Fake Rolex Everest Rubber Strap

Let's face it – being a swiss Rolex collector and enthusiast means that you're going to have to live with a certain amount of monotony. The Oyster bracelet in all it's splendor is the default choice throughout much of the Rolex sport line, as well as the Datejust and other non-sport Rolex models. Sure there's some variation in materials and finish available, but one Oyster bracelet is pretty much the same as the next. As good as it is, some people would like a little more variety – a little added spice and charm to an otherwise uniform Oyster existence. Of course, it isn't hard to find a leather, Nato, or even rubber strap to fit between the 20mm lugs found on most of the Rolex sport models. The problem that the average "generic" strap made to go on any replica rolex watch with 20mm lugs won't look great on a Rolex. Due to the curvature of the case, you'll like see a gap where the strap meets the case. And the clasp won't be of Rolex quality either. Enter Everest and their rubber strap custom made to integrate with the various models of Rolex sport Oyster bracelets.


As you can see, the Everest rubber strap is custom made not only for a Rolex, but this model is specifically made for the Submariner. Everest also sells rubber straps made for the fake GMT Master II, the Explorer II, the Yacht-Master, as well as the latest ceramic sport models – each in a variety of fun colors. Here's a photo of the strap and spring bars I received from Everest for my Submariner:

I was extremely impressed with the quality of these straps – the fit and finish were excellent and I didn't feel like I was "stepping down" in the level of quality I've come to expect from the Oyster bracelet. The Everest website also has excellent instructions which makes installation of the strap a breeze – it only took me about 15 minutes from start to finish to install the strap.
One of the features I like best of the strap is the integration with the Rolex model for which it's designed – in my case, the faux "end link"built on both sides of the strap fits seamlessly against the curved fake rolex watch case. The other ends actually mate with the half link adjustable links on either end of the Oyster clasp:


Integration with the Rolex clasp on the Submariner or Sea-Dweller means you don't loose the functionality of the dive suit extension while using the Everest strap – important since one of the best practical applications I can think of for using a rubber strap over the standard Rolex Oyster bracelet is diving. If you're taking part in any activity which could put your Rolex Oyster at risk of picking up unwanted scratches or "dings" a rubber strap makes a lot of sense. Of course, practical considerations aside, many will want the Everest rubber strap purely based on aesthetic considerations. It brings a refreshing and contemporary look to any Rolex on which it's placed:

The $135.00 price tag of the Everest rubber strap may seem excessive when so many "comparable" eBay quality generic straps can be found in the marketplace, which are typically made of silicon and not high quality (and high cost) thermoplastic rubber which Everest uses. When you consider the cost of the materials, and the design engineering costs of creating a strap to fit individual Rolex sport models exclusively, the $135.00 price tag is at least reasonable. When you consider the cost of refinishing a replica rolex datejust bracelet which has picked up scratches and other wear which would be far more easily weathered by the Everest rubber strap, the strap practically pays for itself.
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Cheap Counterfeit Watches Are Coming Soon

Replica watches come to be answered with a consumer demand for luxury products that do not sell for ostentatious price tags. High-end watches have captured the imagination of many people due to their gorgeous designs and detailed crafting, but what keeps the majority from purchasing such an item is the high price.

That's why replica watches were invented in the first place. Today the replica industry has expanded to include models inspired by the most famous watch makers in the world. Mostly, copy Rolex watches are extremely wide-spread and by doing a bit of research you can easily land on high-quality Rolex replica.

Here's the twist: because the replica industry has grown tremendously in the past few years it's not relatively easy to find a place that sells replica watches. However, if you want things to go smoothly you need to pay attention. Do not jump and buy the first Rolex replica you see, because you might end up spending your hard earned cash on a low-end replica that comes with visible flaws and does not even work properly. To avoid that you need to take a few precautions before pushing the "Add to Cart" button.

For those looking to acquire copy Rolex watches (or any fake watches for that matter) you need to know a few things before you get started. It's very important that you get to know the original Rolex models before beginning to look for the replica. Getting acquainted with how the genuine models look and knowing their distinct characteristics will help you determine whether the replica watches you are entertaining are low-end or high-end. Advanced replications will copy every aspect of the original models faithfully, so the attention to details is a big tell-tale sign of whether you are looking at a standard reproduction or a superior one.

For 2016 Rolex has been in stock many surprises and since Beselworld recently closed its gates, some new models have already made into the spotlight including a new Cosmograph Daytona, a new Air-King and a new Yacht-Master. These are just a few revamped models from the entire line of new models, Rolex revealed.

So in 2016, we should expect replica watches to catch up with what's going on in the watch industry and produce new fake watch models that quite possibly could take inspiration from the models I've mentioned above. Surely, being new designs we might have to wait while, but there's plenty of time left in 2016 and I like to stay positive.

Seeing how the replica world has developed in the last few years, it's natural to assume that this year we're going to see an increase in both quality and number of models available for purchase. I'm pretty confident that more and more Rolex replica manufacturers are going to start putting emphasis on quality over quantity.

One thing is sure, exact replica watches are here to stay in 2016 and they are bound to get even better, so stay tuned to find out more.

One In Five Straight Men Rolex Fake Watches Gay Sex

A new study published in the Archives of Sexual Behaviour, which examined the porn-viewing habits of 821 gay, straight, and bisexual men from around the country, found a number of unexpected results. Among them: that 55 percent of gay men perfect replica rolex datejust automatic watches straight porn, and 21 percent of straight men watch gay porn.

So what gives? It's no giant leap to hypothesize why gay men might enjoy watching straight porn: to watch straight guys. But when one out of five self-identified straight men reports watching gay porn, it prompts the further question: Are these men really straight, or are they down-low/straight-identified bisexual men?


Dr. Martin J. Downing, the study's lead researcher, had the same question. When his team looked at the data, they confirmed that the straight men didn't report having sex with men, and the gay men (outside of a very small fraction) didn't report having sex with women. Their sexual behavior and sexual identity seem to line up. Downing sees this "identity discrepant viewing" as "some level of evidence" of fluidity in sexual attraction, at least in terms of what people are watching.

Meanwhile, bisexual men displayed porn-viewing habits that were quite distinct from those of their homo and hetero peers. Bi men reported watching guy-on-guy porn just as much as gay men do, and they consumed heterosexual porn (one male/one female) almost as much as heterosexual men. They also reported watching a significant amount of "bisexual porn" that has either two men and one woman or two women and one man. According to Downing, bisexual men aren't "watered down gays or heterosexuals."

"[Bisexual men] are more like heterosexual men in some things, and more like gay men in other things, but that's a reflection of their own unique attractions. They're not identical to either group in terms of their porn viewing, which I think is really interesting for understanding bisexuality."

For instance, both bi and heterosexual men reported viewing solo masturbation material (the report did not indicate the sex of the person depicted) at about the same rate — around 60 percent — while less than 50 percent of gay men did. Bisexual men were markedly less interested in viewing sexually explicit material involving bondage and kink (13.7 percent) than their straight (24.6 percent) or gay (27.9 percent) peers — unless that kink involved fisting, felching, or water sports, all activities gay men were far more likely to report fake rolex oyster perpetual 114300 red watches.

It's unfortunately quite rare for studies examining porn consumption in men to get this level of group comparison — heterosexual, gay, and bisexual men, and enough participants to look at each group separately. The science that has been done thus far tends to break down into two broad camps. The heterosexual porn literature tends to be really specific to violence against women, with the rest focused on the risks of contracting HIV, usually lumping gay and bisexual men together as "men who have sex with men." That is how a lot of research is conducted, but in the light of this study's data it seems to be clearly problematic.

There are a few takeaways from this study: Our porn consumption is more eclectic than previously suspected, and bisexual men are distinct from their straight and gay brothers in their pornographic habits and inclinations. Though not the study's focus, this further suggests that bisexuality isn't simply a way station on the road to being gay; bisexuals are bisexual.

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