New Orient Watches at Big Time – 29th June 2013

Here are several new Orient watches I saw at Big Time on 29th June 2013. Shown above is a nice power reserve model (FD0J001T) which I feel many would be interested due to its nice and simple design. This model reminds me of the Orient Star Classic and the 60th Anniversary handwind model.

Below is another variant, FD0J002W.
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Seiko Monster with compass bezel

Saw these new Seiko models at H2 Hub (Parkway Parade) today. They are using the Monster case but fitted with compass bezel with no click when rotated. They are rated WR 100m with no screw-in crown.

I think the SRP443K with orange accent shown above is the nicest. It has orange colour lume while the rest have the usual green colour lume.

Other variants below:
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New Seiko watches I saw on 17th June 2013

Here are some cellphone pictures of a few new Seiko models I saw at H2 Hub (Parkway Parade) today. The first two models shown above are blue dial Monster and Baby Tuna(as they call it). There are four models in this series but I was told only these two were avaiable at the moment. These series commemorates 100 years of watchmaking for Seiko.

More pictures below.
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New Seiko Barcelona Chronograph – SPC089P

Saw this new Seiko Barcelona chronograph at H2 Hub (Parkway Parade) last week. This model is similar to the previous models except it has a blue dial and uses a different chronograph movement. The design of the hour markers and sub-dials have also been changed. Price is lower than the previous models as well. I guess it is because the movement does not have alarm function.
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