Seiko Basel 2014 teaser

[JeepWH]

This was posted on Seiko's Facebook page. Its a teaser for Baselworld 2014, new model Seiko.

From the picture it looks like a Tuna does it not? 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153976234310193&set=a.10153976234240193.1073741855.148011855192&type=1&theater

Whats your take on it? Which model? 

[jason_recliner]

It's the SUN023.  Not really a Tuna, but sort of a tuna.  Kinetic GMT.

Seiko have some pretty awesome releases planned for Basel, but unfortunately I'm not allowed to post them anywhere 

[JeepWH]

Really? Cant seem to find anything online yet.

BTW u working for Seiko? 

[jason_recliner]

BTW u working for Seiko? 

I wish!

No, one of the biggest ADs is a member at the same private forum as me.  He's posted some sneak previews.

But the SUN023 above is posted at the WUS Seiko forum.

[JeepWH]

I see, thanks for your feedback.

[jason_recliner]

Seiko have a winner on their hands with this one IMO:



Probably my next Seiko.

[Conscript]

This is true beauty , What's the case diameter ?

[jason_recliner]

What's the case diameter ?

47 mm.  Bigger than I'd normally like, but for a professional dive watch I suppose it is acceptable.

[jason_recliner]

HEAPS of win from Seiko this year...

GS Hi-Beat GMT is extremely tasty.



New Astron is much smaller now (43 mm), they've crammed a chrono in there somehow, and IMO the styling is improved.



Quartz versions of GS Dater reissues are super-clean.



And some more pics of the kinetic GMT.



All pics stolen and reproduced here without the owner's permission.  Naturally.

[watzisname]

It sucks that the dress watches are quartz. They are extremely handsome

[JeepWH]

Damn, now im drooling all over my keyboard.

Thanks, jason_recliner. 

[jason_recliner]

Damn, now im drooling all over my keyboard.

Thanks, jason_recliner. 

You're very welcome!

It sucks that the dress watches are quartz. They are extremely handsome

Not a quartz fan?

There are 3 spring drive versions of the Dater reissue as well, but they don't really interest me.  I wouldn't be surprised if Seiko releases some auto versions, too.  But I don't have a quartz dress watch, so these versions interest me the most.  Plus, it's rare to see a GS with such minimal dial text.

[dpkong]

HEAPS of win from Seiko this year...

GS Hi-Beat GMT is extremely tasty.



New Astron is much smaller now (43 mm), they've crammed a chrono in there somehow, and IMO the styling is improved.


DAMN! Shut up and take my money NOW!

Quartz versions of GS Dater reissues are super-clean.



And some more pics of the kinetic GMT.



All pics stolen and reproduced here without the owner's permission.  Naturally.

[watzisname]

Damn, now im drooling all over my keyboard.

Thanks, jason_recliner. 

You're very welcome!

It sucks that the dress watches are quartz. They are extremely handsome

Not a quartz fan?

There are 3 spring drive versions of the Dater reissue as well, but they don't really interest me.  I wouldn't be surprised if Seiko releases some auto versions, too.  But I don't have a quartz dress watch, so these versions interest me the most.  Plus, it's rare to see a GS with such minimal dial text.

A bit pricey for a quartz

[jason_recliner]

A bit pricey for a quartz

I know what you mean.  RRP is something like US$4k, when the standard GS quartz models are closer to US$2k.   

You're paying a LOT for the exclusivity and the retro case!

I personally wouldn't pay anything like 4 grand for one, but if it is released later as a standard production model, I'll be keeping an eye out for a used one in a couple of years.  I just love that stark dial and those fat rounded lugs.

[watzisname]

A bit pricey for a quartz

I know what you mean.  RRP is something like US$4k, when the standard GS quartz models are closer to US$2k.   

You're paying a LOT for the exclusivity and the retro case!

I personally wouldn't pay anything like 4 grand for one, but if it is released later as a standard production model, I'll be keeping an eye out for a used one in a couple of years.  I just love that stark dial and those fat rounded lugs.

Ya I was disappointed when I read the previews that the dress watches was gonna be in quartz. If it was an automatic I might just target one

[D'Andy]

That Kinetic 'Tuna' is a real beauty. I wonder when they would start appearing on shelves.

[JeepWH]

That Kinetic 'Tuna' is a real beauty. I wonder when they would start appearing on shelves.

Email or call Thong Sia and ask, they can be quite helpful.

[watzisname]

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/introducing-the-grand-seiko-limited-edition-quartz-9f-the



Seriously I didn't think I would lust after a quartz watch