You say: yes, whatever. And I do agree:
limited production run is cool, but not a main reason to invest in a
watch.
The main reason to invest in this one: if you make and build things for
living – anything from wood, metal, concrete, steel – then you should
wear an Astron. This SEIKO is so well made that it will remain a
constant inspiration on how things should be done: to perfection.
Actually, to be perfectly honest, comparing your own work – even if you
are a watchmaker – with the perfection of an Astron is simply painful
and extremely humbling.
Perfection is almost impossible to obtain. Actually, even a ‘fairly
close’ is painfully hard. Try to cut a brick, or a piece of steel to a
millimetre. Or, try to drill 3 equally spaced holes in wood. Very
quickly, you will realise that the final result is always related to the
quality of machinery or tools used, as well as years of experience
invested in doing the same thing over and over again. What the heck –
even assembling an IKEA drawer would challenge most of us to the point
of frustration.
Then look at the Seiko Astron. Crafted in Titanium. Perfectly.
Absolutely perfect hour markers and hands, winding crown and seemingly
invisible integrated pushers. All the edges polished (yes, to
perfection!). All surfaces sealed. The look at the stainless fold over
buckle. What a piece of engineering! How in the world could they do it?
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