Horological Meandering

... a real life comparison. Is it appropriate to compare those two watches? Lets have a look together. Both have a long history, but different approach. SEIKO 5 - it all started with a Seiko Sportsmatic 5, back in 1963. The idea was to set a new standard...  

and the picture...the pictures are splendid in composition props and quality Amazing work dear friend Surely post to return to Yours D

Best, O

... if you intend to transport it in a Suzuki LJ ... :) I love your review, and fully share your appreciation for the Seiko 5 - and for the Fifty Fathoms, of course, which I still esteem to be the most attractive dive watch ever built. Regards, Marcus

I can´t disagree here :-) Regarding the Suzuki and the family. Who said you can do it in one trip. Luggage and "old" people first ... :-) Best, Oliver

And as you say, both are desirable for the same (and different) reasons Cheers Cazalea

Best, Oliver

I really enjoyed it. However my diver is a German ;-) Keep the great articles coming! Best, -- Richard. ...  

passionated people like you. Regarding your German diver, I have no experience with watches from Mühle. Is it great value for the money? So far I only see it looks good on your wrist :-) Best, Oliver

Best, -- Richard.

..shows off well the quality of the seiko case, dial, finishing. Very pleasent to read. Tony

Best, Oliver

You didn't report on timekeeping; one hopes Blancpain's is better, although some people seem to think Seikos can be "tweaked" to very good accuracy.

The Fifty Fathoms used to be the most accurate watch in my possession, before sending it to its first sercice after more than six years. Now it is a little bit fast, but I am still undecided if I should send it back again. Accuracy is not the most importa... 

. . . a philosophical point . . . . . . here, Oliver, as to whether disparately priced watches can be fairly compared. Prior to reading your review, I might've demurred. Now, I'm not so sure. :-)

I enjoyed reading it but for me not a fair match, I had this discussion with Mr. Markus: and If you can't source one locally or near you, I would be happy to send you my Seiko GS Diver SBGA031 if you want to do a more evenly matched comparison Then we ...  

. . . is that value can be relative. The pleasure he gets from his Seiko is comparable to that received from his Blancpain, even though reason suggests differently. Sentience, or sapience?

and I enjoyed learning about it. It has to be Sentience before Sapience. S

your comment "... a more evenly matched comparison ...". That was not what I had in mind, but I get your point. When I thought about the Seiko 5 in general it was more like testing the Pizza Margherita, before ordering something more fancy. If they (still... 

for the reply, I understand what you were trying to achieve with your comparison test and it is always interesting to see the results however would really like to see a comparison which is more equally matched or lets say a much more expensive Seiko and a... 

I became a Seiko fan with the 44GS. It is of course another category entirely, but it opened my eyes to Seiko for the first time. Your enjoyment of the Seiko 5 will no doubt tempt me to try one, too! Best, CaliforniaJed