{"id":149808,"date":"2026-02-23T00:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T22:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sovietwatchstore.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=149808"},"modified":"2026-02-23T22:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:51:14","slug":"seiko-bell-matic-17-jewels-mechanical-wristwatch-with-alarm-late-production-july-1977","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sovietwatchstore.com\/index.php\/product\/seiko-bell-matic-17-jewels-mechanical-wristwatch-with-alarm-late-production-july-1977\/","title":{"rendered":"Seiko Bell-Matic 17 jewels mechanical wristwatch with alarm, late production July 1977!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]SEIKO vintage mechanical watch<br \/>\nMADE IN JAPAN<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"145\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\">\u201cSeiko\u201d (\u7cbe\u5de5)<\/strong> is a Japanese word meaning <strong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"113\">\u201cprecision,\u201d \u201cexquisite workmanship,\u201d or \u201crefined craftsmanship.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"116\" \/>It comes from the characters:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"223\">\n<li data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"187\">\n<p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"187\"><strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"160\">\u7cbe (sei)<\/strong> \u2013 fine, precise, refined<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"223\">\n<p data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"223\"><strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"200\">\u5de5 (ko)<\/strong> \u2013 craft, workmanship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"411\">Originally, Seiko\u2019s watchmaking division was called <strong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"295\">Seikosha (\u7cbe\u5de5\u820e)<\/strong>, meaning <strong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"330\">\u201cHouse of Precision.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"333\" \/>In 1924 the company shortened the name to <strong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"384\">Seiko<\/strong>, keeping the core meaning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"568\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">So the brand name literally ties directly to the idea of <strong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"495\">precision engineering<\/strong>\u2014which is exactly what the company wanted to be known for in its watches.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"180\">\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"180\">Seiko Bellmatic Overview<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p class=\"first-token\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"><span class=\"\">The <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">Seiko Bell-Matic<\/b><span class=\"\"> is a landmark in watchmaking history.<\/span><span class=\"\"> When it was released in November 1966,<\/span><span class=\"\"> it was the <\/span><b class=\"\" data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\">world\u2019s first automatic wristwatch to feature an alarm with a centrally pivoted rotor<\/b><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span class=\"\">While Swiss brands like <strong>Vulcain (with the &#8220;Cricket&#8221;)<\/strong> and Jaeger-LeCoultre (with the &#8220;<strong>Memovox<\/strong>&#8220;) had alarm watches earlier,<\/span><span class=\"\"> Seiko&#8217;s innovation was creating a fully integrated,<\/span><span class=\"\"> automatic alarm watch that was robust enough for daily use by the average person,<\/span><span class=\"\"> rather than just as a luxury item.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1. How the &#8220;Bell&#8221; Works<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">The Bell-Matic is an entirely mechanical ecosystem. It doesn&#8217;t use a battery or a speaker; it uses physics.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-44\">Dual Mainsprings:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"> Inside the watch are two separate power sources.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-43\">One mainspring keeps the time (wound automatically by your arm&#8217;s movement), and a <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"><span class=\"citation-43\">second mainspring<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-43 citation-end-43\"> powers the alarm (wound manually by turning the crown).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-42\">The Hammer &amp; Spring:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-42\"> When the alarm triggers, a tiny internal hammer vibrates rapidly, striking a <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"><span class=\"citation-42\">circular sounding spring<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-42 citation-end-42\"> (the &#8220;bell&#8221;) that runs around the inside of the case.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Sound:<\/b><span class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"> It doesn\u2019t &#8220;ring&#8221; like a school bell; it\u2019s a charming, high-frequency buzzing or &#8220;cricket&#8221; sound that lasts for about 10\u201312 seconds.<\/span> You can also feel the vibration on your wrist.<\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2. The &#8220;Jewel Wars&#8221; &amp; Collectibility<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><span class=\"citation-40\">You&#8217;ll see Bell-Matics with three different jewel counts on the dial: <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"><span class=\"citation-40\">17, 21, or 27 jewels<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\">.<\/span> This is one of the most interesting parts of their history:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-39\">27 Jewels:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"> These were the <strong>early, high-end models<\/strong>.<\/span> They are the most desirable because they have extra jewels in the calendar mechanism and gear train to reduce friction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">17 &amp; 21 Jewels:<\/b><span class=\"citation-38\"> Due to high U.S. import tariffs on watches with more than 17 jewels in the late 1960s, Seiko actually <\/span><i data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"118\"><span class=\"citation-38\">removed<\/span><\/i><span class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\"> jewels for the export market to keep the watches affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3. Design Variations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\"><span class=\"citation-37 citation-end-37\">Over its 12-year production run (1966\u20131978), the Bell-Matic came in a huge variety of styles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-36\">Case Shapes:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-36\"> From the elegant, classic look of <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"><span class=\"citation-36\">701x<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-36\"> series to the chunky, futuristic <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"><span class=\"citation-36\">&#8220;UFO&#8221;<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\"> cases of the 1970s.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The &#8220;Dolphin&#8221; Caseback:<\/b><span class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"> The absolute earliest models from 1966 feature a small dolphin etched on the back.<\/span> These are the &#8220;Holy Grail&#8221; for Bell-Matic collectors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span class=\"citation-34\">The &#8220;Business Bell&#8221;:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"> For a short time in 1967, Seiko rebranded some models as the &#8220;Business Bell,&#8221; targeted specifically at the rising Japanese &#8220;salaryman.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4. Why Collectors Love Them<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Interaction:<\/b> Most vintage watches just sit there. <span class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\">The Bell-Matic requires you to wind the alarm and set the inner bezel, making it a very &#8220;tactile&#8221; hobby.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Complexity:<\/b> It manages to cram a day, a date, an automatic movement, and a mechanical alarm into a case that is usually only 38mm\u201339mm wide\u2014a feat of engineering even by today&#8217;s standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The &#8220;Conversation Piece&#8221;:<\/b> It is one of the few mechanical watches that can actually &#8220;talk&#8221; to people nearby when the alarm goes off.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"351\">Beautiful <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">Seiko Bell-Matic 4006-7010<\/b>, a legendary model in the world of vintage watch collecting. This specific version features the 1<b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"200\">7-jewel movement<\/b>, which was the lowest jewel count Seiko ever put into the Bell-Matic line.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Note on collectibility:<\/b> this <span class=\"citation-15\">specific model (the -6070) is often called the <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"><span class=\"citation-15\">&#8220;Integrated Bracelet&#8221;<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"> style.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\">It has a very distinct 1970s &#8220;cushion&#8221; case shape that transitions directly into the band.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-13 citation-end-13\">It\u2019s considered one of the more comfortable and wearable versions of the Bell-Matic line.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read more(and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondthedial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020_07_02_09_05_30.m4a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> listen to the sound of alarm<\/a>) in excellent article <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondthedial.com\/post\/seiko-bell-matic-the-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seiko Bell-Matic: The Complete Guide<\/a>&#8220;<\/b> by the site <i data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"102\">Beyond the Dial<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Reference: <strong>4006-6070<\/strong><br \/>\nModel: <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">Bell-Matic<br \/>\n<\/b>Manufacture Date: July 1977<br \/>\nCase with crown: 40mm<br \/>\nLug to lug height: 43mm<br \/>\nThickness: 14mm<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008000;\">LUG WIDTH 19mm<br \/>\n<\/span>TYPE\u00a0 Mechanical, self winding<br \/>\nFUNCTIONS Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Day\/Date Calendar, Alarm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Watch went through a complete service by a professional watch tech and keeps good time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comes complete with SEIKO stainless steel bracelet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(*) We recommend adding a new <strong>Seiko lug width matched leather strap<\/strong> with your order.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;145461&#8243; 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img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; onclick=&#8221;zoom&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Quick Guide: How to Operate Seiko Bell-Matic<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">The Bell-Matic has a unique set of controls that can be a bit confusing at first:<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Part<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Action<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Function<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pusher (2:00)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pull Out<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,1,2,0\">Activates the alarm.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pusher (2:00)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Press In<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,2,2,0\">Deactivates the alarm <b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\">OR<\/b> quick-sets the <b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\">Date<\/b> (pushing it repeatedly).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Crown (3:00)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Position 0 (In)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,3,2,0\">Rotate to wind the <b data-path-to-node=\"10,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\">Alarm Spring<\/b> (the watch movement itself is automatic).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Crown (3:00)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Position 1 (Mid)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,4,2,0\">Rotate to turn the internal <b data-path-to-node=\"10,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\">Alarm Ring<\/b> (the red\/black triangle).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Crown (3:00)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Position 2 (Out)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"10,5,2,0\">Sets the time.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tip:<\/b> To change the <b data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\">Day of the week<\/b>, you usually have to cycle the hands past midnight (24-hour rotation), as there is no quick-set for the day\u2014only for the date.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Important Warning for Owners<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Because the movement (Caliber 4006) is complex, <b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"48\">never change the date using the pusher between 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM<\/b>. The gears are engaged during those hours to flip the day\/date automatically, and using the manual quick-set pusher during this window can snap the delicate plastic or metal gears inside.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-star-o&#8221; color=&#8221;juicy_pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_gallery interval=&#8221;3&#8243; images=&#8221;146289,146288,146292,146291,146290,146287,146286,146285,146284,146318,146293&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; title=&#8221;Seiko lug width matched leather straps: 18mm -19mm &#8211; 20mm&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;146317&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;About the watch factory&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;146306&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b>Seiko Group Corporation<\/b>\u00a0(<span title=\"Japanese-language text\"><span lang=\"ja\">\u30bb\u30a4\u30b3\u30fc\u30b0\u30eb\u30fc\u30d7\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0<span title=\"Hepburn transliteration\"><i lang=\"ja-Latn\">Seik\u014d Gur\u016bpu kabushiki gaisha<\/i><\/span>), commonly known as\u00a0<b>Seiko,<\/b>\u00a0is a Japanese maker of watches, clocks, electronic devices, and\u00a0semiconductors. Founded in 1881 by\u00a0<a title=\"Kintar\u014d Hattori\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kintar%C5%8D_Hattori\">Kintar\u014d Hattori<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Tokyo, Seiko introduced the world&#8217;s first commercial\u00a0<a title=\"Quartz clock\" href=\"https:\/\/sovietwatchstore.com\/index.php\/product-category\/wrist-watches\/quartz-watches\/\">quartz wristwatch<\/a>\u00a0in 1969.<sup id=\"cite_ref-ebner_6-0\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-seikow_7-0\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Seiko is widely known for its wristwatches.<sup id=\"cite_ref-ft.com_8-0\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup>\u00a0Seiko and\u00a0Rolex\u00a0are the only two\u00a0watch\u00a0companies considered to be\u00a0<a title=\"Vertical integration\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vertical_integration\">vertically integrated<\/a>. <sup id=\"cite_ref-9\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup>Seiko is able to design and develop all the components of a watch, as well as assemble, adjust, inspect and ship them in-house. Seiko&#8217;s\u00a0mechanical watches\u00a0consist of approximately 200 parts, and the company has the technology and production facilities to design and manufacture all of these parts internally.<sup id=\"cite_ref-10\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"806\">Seiko offers one of the widest ranges of watch technologies in the world\u2014<strong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"242\">quartz, kinetic, solar, mechanical, and Spring Drive<\/strong>\u2014spanning everything from affordable everyday pieces to six-figure haute horlogerie. Over the decades it has launched multiple global brands, including <strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"421\">Lorus, Pulsar, and Alba<\/strong>, while elevating its prestige through innovations like <strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"493\">Spring Drive<\/strong>, which helped push Seiko into higher-end territory. In the 2010s, <strong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"586\">Grand Seiko and Credor<\/strong> were separated into fully independent luxury brands, while Seiko\u2019s own global lineup now includes <strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"758\">Grand Seiko, King Seiko, Prospex, Astron, Presage, and Seiko 5 Sports<\/strong>, with Credor remaining primarily Japan-focused.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1471\">Among Seiko\u2019s key lines, <strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"844\">Seiko 5<\/strong> (born in 1963) is the gateway mechanical series known for durability and value; <strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"939\">Lord Matic<\/strong> defined 1970s style with faceted crystals and colorful dials; <strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1012\">Astron<\/strong> remains Seiko\u2019s flagship GPS-solar tech line; <strong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1070\">Presage<\/strong> focuses on traditional mechanical craftsmanship with enamel and urushi dials; and <strong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1164\">Prospex<\/strong> delivers professional-grade dive, field, and pilot watches often embraced by enthusiasts. At the top end, <strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1286\">Grand Seiko<\/strong> emphasizes precision, Zaratsu polished design, and movements like Spring Drive, while <strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1387\">King Seiko<\/strong>\u2014revived in the 2020s\u2014brings back sharp, elegant 1960s styling with modern calibres.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1855\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Finally, <strong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1492\">Credor<\/strong> represents Seiko\u2019s pinnacle of artisanal watchmaking, producing low-volume pieces in precious metals and showcasing Japanese decorative arts and haute complications from the Micro Artist Studio. 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