Seiko Solar Watches
See in the image here in their most basic form, watches with Seiko Solar movements have been around since 1977. But now I think Seiko will start focusing on having Seiko Solar watches enter more of the world market (especially in higher-end forms). For most of the world, the predominant light-powered watch is the Citizen Eco-Drive. Citizen was clever about pushing their light powered watches as being more user-friendly than basic quartz watches.One of the main drawbacks of quartz watches is the need to change the batteries from time to time. Movements such as the Seiko Solar and Citizen Eco-Dive have batteries in the movements that are charged by photovoltaic cells in the watch. The lifespan of these movements (assuming they don't break or malfunction) should be close to one's lifespan. This is due to the tiny amount of power the movements consume, and the fact that on a full charge the watches can last months without light.I want to make it clear that these watches derive power from

AP trunk show London anyone going?
I've been invited to the AP trunk show at the London Edition this coming Thursday and was wondering are any other UK members attending that day?

FOIS is a chronometer?
The FOIS was fit with calibre 1861, so is this 1861 a COSC chronometer? Can anyone help? Thanks!

I finally let the 5650 Breathe!
Today was the day to open my Advanced Research 5650. I was surprised this watch was an application piece and even more shocked when it was approved. The certificate, like the 5575, came with my name already printed on it from Patek Philippe.The 5650 is a totally different animal from the 5164. It feels like three or four times the weight giving it a different vibe. It is a beautiful watch!Here are the pics comparing my 5164 and the 5650 along with some outdoor pics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Mini GTG in Shanghai
Went watch shopping with a few friends who also happen to be watch aficionados. Thought I would share some pics. I had the chance to try on the WG Daytona OF and I was blown away. Definitely on my wish list. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk