(All photos - Sony DSC-F717)
This movement type (the 7T59) was only produced between 1991 and 1993. I have no idea what the production quantity was, but although it was encased in a variety of styles, it must have been one of Seiko's lowest outputs.
The technology is incredible. As far as I can determine - and I certainly welcome corrections - this is the only quartz analogue chronograph to (a) have nine hands and (b) give timing to 100th. of a second. No other analogue has that capability.
So for the technology alone, this movement became a "must have" for me.
I was not leaning towards one particular style - there are a variety to be had, but as the watch is pretty rare on the "for sale" sites, one takes what one can get!
So when this one popped up - in France - I was very enthusiastic because I really liked the combination of very dark gunmetal finish to the stainless-steel case and bracelet coupled with the gold-tone highlights. To my eyes it makes a very attractive combination - not overly utilitarian yet still with slight "dressy" characteristics.
The watch is not pristine - far from it.
This has been used as a regular wrist-band at some stage in it's past life, evidenced by the small ding on the bezel at the 6:30 point and some similar wounds on the case-back.
At least the crystal is clear of any gouges or major scratches - there are some fine scratches on it but nothing that is significant.
The bracelet is the tell-tale to the fact that this watch was a favourite. There is wear on the section that would sit under the wrist and make contact with desks and tables and bench-tops etc. For me, this just adds to the patina and provides some personality to the watch.
This is so comfortable to wear - I hardly know it's on my wrist - and the time-keeping is very accurate.
I love it and, when I don't wear it, the 7T59 holds pride of place on my shelf.
The technology is incredible. As far as I can determine - and I certainly welcome corrections - this is the only quartz analogue chronograph to (a) have nine hands and (b) give timing to 100th. of a second. No other analogue has that capability.
So for the technology alone, this movement became a "must have" for me.
I was not leaning towards one particular style - there are a variety to be had, but as the watch is pretty rare on the "for sale" sites, one takes what one can get!
So when this one popped up - in France - I was very enthusiastic because I really liked the combination of very dark gunmetal finish to the stainless-steel case and bracelet coupled with the gold-tone highlights. To my eyes it makes a very attractive combination - not overly utilitarian yet still with slight "dressy" characteristics.
The watch is not pristine - far from it.
This has been used as a regular wrist-band at some stage in it's past life, evidenced by the small ding on the bezel at the 6:30 point and some similar wounds on the case-back.
At least the crystal is clear of any gouges or major scratches - there are some fine scratches on it but nothing that is significant.
The bracelet is the tell-tale to the fact that this watch was a favourite. There is wear on the section that would sit under the wrist and make contact with desks and tables and bench-tops etc. For me, this just adds to the patina and provides some personality to the watch.
This is so comfortable to wear - I hardly know it's on my wrist - and the time-keeping is very accurate.
I love it and, when I don't wear it, the 7T59 holds pride of place on my shelf.
You have a lovely 7T59, Your model has the same
ReplyDeleteMovement as my 7T52 SUS, except the 52 has not got the 24 hour display.
You do not mention the Hands Demo, pulling the Crown out to the First position and holding the 8 Button for 2 seconds produces the Hand Dance, as seen I believe on U-Tube!! After the Demo the Watch returns to normal time Mode.
The 7T82 cal. also timed to 1/100 sec. and the Manual for this Cal is available on the Web.
Regards,Derek (binocular)
Thank you for your comments, Derek.
ReplyDeleteYes - the "hand dance" is quite an event.......thank you for mentioning it. for those of you who are interested, the YouTube link is below. The owner takes the viewer through the variety of features:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elI_ZQffjbc
There is also an ultra slow-motion vide of the 1/100 hand in motion. Notice how the hand actually stops and momentarily reverses direction! :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-mFbAM5sZw
Thanks Bruce.
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My pleasure, Francois.
ReplyDeleteThank YOU for providing the archive at the above address and I'm flattered that you have used my expression on your masthead.
All the best.
Bruce
Well, it fitted the purpose so well I had to use it! And I couldn't come up with anything better anyway ;)
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