The El Primero was developed by Zenith and Movado, and is still in production today.
The Calibre 11 movement developed in partnership by a number of brands, but made famous by Heuer. A momentous year in watchmaking that finally saw the development of not just one, but three, automatic chronographs. The story of the Seiko chronograph properly begins in 1969. It was a golden period for Seiko, when their modern approach to production challenged the tradition bound Swiss, and before the onslaught of quartz technology (another Seiko first by the way), changed telling the time forever. Seiko watches of this era have developed something of a cult following in the watch world, and for good reason.
Specifically I'm interested in the value offered by the classic vintage chronographs of the 1970s. The other common refrain heard around Seiko is that their watches offer some of the best 'bang for buck' around.Īnd it's the 'bang for buck' side of things that interests me. Watch fans know better, citing Grand Seiko and Springdrive as two prime examples of the excellence and innovation coming out of the Japanese marque. However, amongst the general population, it is usually perceived to be an inexpensive, albeit reliable brand, not in the same league as its Swiss counterparts. It is one of the largest watch companies in the world, with a history dating back to 1881, a huge production and a staggeringly diverse range of products.
Think of Japanese watches and you think of Seiko.
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