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To supplement..
... this 4S79 movement project, to be certified chronometer, was actually the "test case" for reviving the mechanical GS (that's my conclusion), therefore HE was assigned to this project, knowing that he will do the reviving GS project, too. So, it was relatively low-profile. And even when they released 500 LE Chronometer version, they were relatively quiet.....
This is all my "theory" 
You don't see this everyday.... :-)
Credor Chronometer..... in WG case.... Have a great week! Ken ...
As always, reliability, accuracy is....
.. second to none :-) This was made BEFORE the modern GS was resurrected - could say that it was a "test case" and the same guy did this as the one did GS project. In that sense, a monumental piece..... Thanks! Ken
Amazing!
I never knew how special this piece was, thank you for enlightening me, what year was this piece released? Thank You, S
According to the paper I have....
.. it says, 1998. YG version LE of 500 was released first, then some shop asked to make special WG Black dial version, LE of 20 or 30.... :-) Ken
Wow, great looking piece!
So often the high-end Seikos falter when it comes to aesthetics (at least for me), but this is a beautifully proportioned watch with very handsome case and gorgeous dial!
that's a keeper!
Very nice aesthetics, interesting movement, historically significant, reasonably priced, and highly accurate. Sounds like the perfect package :)
Didn't realize..
Until you mentioned that it was in WG… As I said, this is a stunning piece.. I love the design and the dial on this one a lot too! Maybe more vintage seiko to share with us here? Best, Sam
Adjusted by the "God of Adjustment" himself...
One of very few watches in the world with special adjustment technique using weight attached directly the hairspring. Congrats, Ken! Great catch. Regards, Indera
Ah, you know the secret of...
... hair spring, huh? Yes, that is one of the secrets of how to make this more resistant to the various positions. Physics and mathematically calculated, and technically proven method - where and how big the weight should be. The "God" back then searched ...
Gosh, I would like to come but I will be in Japan
how strange the world is, I often think. Mike ...
Just trying to do that....
.. but there is one at Shizukuishi factory who he taught, so at least there will be one.... the technique and persistence being forgotten in this "efficient" world... unfortunately.
Had one of the "secret" piece before...
Hi, Ken, I learnt from your old post in the interview with the "God of Adjustment" about the secret counterweight on the hair spring. I had a 44KS cal. 4402A from the mid 1960s which was mentioned by the God in the interview to be the first SEIKO movement...
The secret revealed...
Here is the picture of the secret adjustment technique. Pictures were taken by Noah Riley of his vintage 44KS from mid 1960s. Seen here is macro shot of the counterweight attached to the balance spring, a very cool and rare adjustment technique made by SE...
Fantastic piece...
This is my own non-chronometer certified piece... Thanks for sharing! ...
Ah, that one is so cool, too!
With blue hands!!!! So nice.... Thanks for showing it to us! Ken
the hands are actually silver...
They are reflecting the color of my mobile phone which has a blue casing..
I am disappointed . . .
. . . on so many levels. :-) First, in myself. I can't believe I didn't know about this exquisitely perfect timepiece until just now. Second, in Seiko, for not making one more just for me. And third, knowing that you and The God will be flying overhead in...
Gosh, I wish!
Since it is business trip for me (and him, too), I can't change my flight..... But, I am sure they do the similar thing in the west coast, too, soon! See you then (?) ! Ken
Wherever there's a will . . .
. . . there's always a way! Of course, Ken - hope you're able to visit us soon. Art
To supplement..
... this 4S79 movement project, to be certified chronometer, was actually the "test case" for reviving the mechanical GS (that's my conclusion), therefore HE was assigned to this project, knowing that he will do the reviving GS project, too. So, it was re...
Digging my old pics of the 4S79 Credor...
These non-chronometer version of 4S Credor have MSRP of 150,000 JPY upon release in 1998, which was only a fraction of today Credor mechanical. The case polishing is so nice that it almost feels like the steel is melting. I also had the two-tone version. ...
Really great stuff...
... the movement inside 4S79 has a big potential to be certified Chronometer. It's a good movement, to say the lease. And a pair? Wow.... Now that, you don't see everyday! Congrats and I am envious! Ken
yes, the original strap is a very..
Nice green. I was fortunate enough to get the watch with the original green croc strap
