Quartzimodo's Time Journal

Automatics need a workout too!

Quartzimodo Admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:07:39 +0000

I’ve owned this nice midsized Seiko 5 Sports for the past five years. It’s a Seiko 5 Sports “Seamaster”, model SNZ389J which also happens to be the first watch that I purchased from eBay. Ever since I got into my fad for larger sized watches, I found myself neglecting the SNZ389J too often. In fact, [...]

Chrono Wars: Citizen Cal 2100 vs Seiko 7L22

Quartzimodo Admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:07:39 +0000

Being an owner of both the Citizen Promaster Eco Drive E2100 and Seiko Sportura 7L22 Kinetic chronograph, I thought a comparison between these two distinct yet similarly featured movements would make an interesting subject. Why am I comparing these two movements? Well, for starters they are both quartz-controlled watches with unique, mechanically [...]

Seiko SNKF11K “BFS” Automatic review

Quartzimodo Admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:07:38 +0000

Watch History Date acquired: August 21 2007 Production date: June 2007 Source: Hing’s Watch Store, Malaysia Price paid: MYR400 (USD121) Status: In production Background I seldom buy watches on impulse. Usually I would conduct several weeks or months of research and mulling about before deciding to buy a particular watch. When [...]

Seiko Prospex SBDC001 Scuba 200m review

Quartzimodo Admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:07:37 +0000

Watch History Date acquired: Apr 21 2007 Production date: Mar 2007 Source: Higuchi Inc, Japan Price paid: JPY47,000 (USD429) Status: In production Background When stock photos of the SBDC-series divers first appeared on the Internet in early 2007, it created huge ripples in the watch forum communities. It caused widespread excitement and speculation among the [...]

Seiko’s New Concept Watch for 2009

Quartzimodo Admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:07:37 +0000

Ever faced with the seemingly trivial task of picking two or three (or more!) watches to pack into your luggage for a business or holiday? Well, if you were to ask a non-WIS they would give you the same look when their girlfriend or spouse asks you which clothes they should bring to accompany [...]