Premier is Seikos leading dress watch collection and the new 2005 collection, comprising 20 references, takes the classic dress watch to a new level of sophistication. Premier is the quintessential embodiment of Seikos vision of Innovation and Refinement. The innovation is expressed in no less than 5 innovative calibers, and the refinement is in the design and the detail. Premiers style is classically inspired, yet modern in expression. The architectural heritage of these Seiko watches is evidenced by the bold, rectangular links in the bracelet and the sculpted frames of the calendar openings. There is an air of eternal quality in Premier that speaks volumes for the lavish attention to detail within every dial, and yet the visual effect is of a watch that is as modern as it is classical.
All 20 styles in the new Premier Seiko watches range are united by more than just the exterior design. There is a central motif that runs throughout; the innovative presentation of the calendar date. In the Kinetic Perpetual line,
the calendar is large and presented in two separate windows, whereas in the all-new Perpetual Calendar references, the calendar is at the 6 oclock position in a gently sweeping arc. In the womens collection, the calendar is presented in either a wide fan-shaped aperture in one case or in its own sub-dial in the other version. There is diversity in harmony, and harmony in diversity; all Premier Seiko watches feature calendars, and yet all are unique.
Kinetic Perpetual
For 2005, the spotlight is on a truly innovative new caliber, which is unveiled at Baselworld 2005. Called Kinetic Perpetual, it combines the beauty of a classic mechanical perpetual calendar, correct until February
28, 2100, with the advantage of Kinetic - no battery change, perpetual quartz accuracy, and up to 4 years autonomy when not worn.
This new Seikos caliber watches are a triumph of classical watchmaking and modern microelectronics. With 232 parts, which is almost the same number as other high-class mechanical chronograph watches, and the worlds smallest
ultra-sonic motor, just 0.4 mm thick, the Kinetic Perpetual caliber sets a new standard in Perpetual Calendar watches. This 0.4 mm thick ultra-sonic motor is the only motive energy for the 101 parts of mechanical gear trains of the Perpetual Calendar, not only for date and day, but also for odd-numbered months, including February in a leap year. This rmarkable calendar is also checked by a photo sensor. This sensor recognizes a certain mark of each gear, and judges and corrects for the date, day, month and year; of course, this
contains odd-numbered months, including February in a leap year.
The caliber watches also incorporates Seikos unique Kinetic Auto-Relay technology. No battery change is ever required, and yet the Kinetic Perpetual offers quartz accuracy and reliability. With the Auto-Relay, the watch will, when not worn, operate normally for 6 months on a full charge, after which it goes into "sleep" mode for up to four years. The accuracy remains and the
calendar continues to show the correct date, month and year, but the hands stop, conserving energy, until, once the watch is put on again, the hands
automatically reset to the correct time.
Perpetual Calendar
This all-new caliber brings all the advantages of a perpetually accurate calendar to a small, slim dress watch and offers an easy-setting mechanism that allows the date, month and year to be displayed, on demand, in the date window. Once set, the calendar is correct until February 28, 2100. Seikos mastery of mechatronics makes this possible. While the Premier Perpetual Calendar is in the long tradition of Seikos fine watchmaking, its genius comes from the most advanced electronic technology in the industry.
Premier Seiko watches brings a new high level of modern functionality to the dress watch; all Premier watches have 10-bar water resistance, sapphire crystals and three-fold clasps. The cases are all steel and the bracelets are formed from solid steel links. Premiers quality of manufacture is expressed in every detail - like the classical buildings that inspired the design,
Premier promises long term performance and appeal.
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