Seiko has announced another affordable re-interpretation of the Ref. 6105 diver’s watch.
A more literal recreation of the “Captain Willard” diver’s watch debuted in 2019 and cost close to four thousand dollars (Ref. SLA033). Then earlier this year, two less literal and much more affordable versions with green or black dials and color-matched bezel inserts were introduced (Ref. SPB151 and SPB153).
Now a limited edition, with a blue dial and bezel insert has been announced by Seiko, referred to as a 1970 Diver’s Watch Reinterpretation Limited Edition (Ref. SPB183).
Like the two references mentioned earlier, the SPB183 comes in a stainless steel case measuring 42.7 mm x 13.15 mm. Fitted with a steel bracelet and with a 47.6 mm lug-to-lug length, it’s the same as the prior two models from earlier this year. The steel case and bracelet feature a super-hard coating to resist scratches and gouging.
Seiko’s upgraded 3Hz automatic caliber 6R35 with 24 jewels and 70-hours of power reserve, manual winding, and stop-seconds drive the hours, minutes, seconds, and date.
A thick sapphire crystal protrudes above the plane of the rotating dive bezel. A solid caseback, screw-down crown with built-in crown guards, and multiple gaskets protect the watch from water down to a rated 200 meters. This is watch adheres to the ISO6425 standards and can be used for scuba diving. (Ref. SPB183)
Available beginning November 2020 in a limited edition of 5,500. Retail is $1,400.
More than 10,000 counterfeit Casio watches that would be worth an estimated $680,000, if real, were seized on Tuesday by Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville.
According to the agency, a CBP officer in Louisville held a shipment, manifested as Abs watch, watch material, metal for timing.
When the shipment was opened, the knock off Casio watches were discovered and verified as fakes by an import specialist.
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The 10,500 originated from Hong Kong and were going to one recipient in Laredo, Texas, according to the CBP.
“CBP works around the clock to facilitate trade while keeping our country safe. Ensuring the safety of the public against dangerous merchandise is a top priority for CBP,” said Louisville Port Director Thomas Mahn.
“Once again our CBP officers at the Port of Louisville have demonstrated their exceptional skill and superior commodity expertise.”
Music journalist James Thornhill has created a 20-page zine in celebration of the iconic Casio keyboard for its 40th anniversary. Printed in partnership with the instrument company, all 1,000 copies of the zine are free to claim for UK residents today. Once all are accounted for, they’ll be posted. Inside the publication, Thornhill spotlights vintage ads, details how each model was designed and highlights its contributions to music by various artists—including the likes of Leonard Cohen, Salt-N-Pepa, Nine Inch Nails, Beck and others. For those outside the UK, Casio produced a site with similar contents. See more at It’s Nice That.
Once a paragon of elegance on the pitch, Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo’s taste in watches isn't what you'd associate with his laid-back demeanor. At least as far as Rolex's are concerned.
The Italian football legend — viewed by many as the coolest player ever — never misses an opportunity to flex some wrist candy at his pre-match press conferences, and by that, we don't mean your typical Apple Watch.
Since taking the reigns at Juve this summer, Pirlo's most eye-catching timepiece has been a skeletonized (i.e., you can see the moving parts) Submariner 114060 that he designed in-tandem with the Artisans De Genève SA workshop. The company says it took two years of research and development to complete, with craftsmen from all over Switzerland enlisted to achieve the bezel, dial, and case modifications. “Il Maestro 1995-2017," reads an inscription on the motor, referencing the midfielder's 22 years in professional football.
Pirlo's taste in expensive watches is well documented, not least his selection of Patek's that would make most rappers drool (he owns four, possibly more, different variations of the Nautilus). But it's his Submariner that will steal horology headlines given aficionados view such modding as the devil's work. In this case, we think it looks cool. As they say — no Pirlo, no party.
The affordable Amazfit Neo smartwatch is now available in India. After launching Amazfit Bip S and Bip S Lite earlier this year, the company has expanded its affordable wearable portfolio to even cheaper price point with the Amazfit Neo.
The Amazfit Neo is a smartwatch that comes in a retro-styled design with a four-sided screen - equipped with four physical buttons. These buttons are can be used to perform select, back, up, and down operations. You get a 1.2-inch STN monochrome screen with always-on display feature. There is also a lift-to-wake feature. The Amazfit Neo features a durable exterior case and PUR strap. The smartwatch is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
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The Amazfit Neo harnesses Bluetooth 5.0 and can be paired with new Zepp app to gain more control over the smartwatch. Talking about the features that are offered, you get three basic modes here - walking, running, and cycling. The watch is also equipped with PPG bio-tracking optical sensor, that monitors your heart rate 24 hours a day. The sleep quality monitoring can measure your total sleep, light sleep, deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM).
And, lastly the PAI score a.k.a Personal Activity Intelligence. Using a special algorithm, this system converts complex data like heart rate, active time, and other indicators into values that help you assess your overall health. The watch can last up to 28 days on a single charge and it takes about 150 minutes to completely charge the smartwatch. It has a 160mAh battery built-in.
The body of the smartwatch is made up of plastic and weighs 32 grams. The dimension of the watch stands at - 40.3 x 41 x 11.7mm. The Amazfit is compatible with Android 5.0 or iOS 10.0 and above.
Pricing and availability
The Amazfit Neo is available on Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra starting today. It is priced at Rs 2,499 in Green, Black, and Red colour options.
LOUISVILLE (KT) — The inspection of an arriving shipment led U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers to uncover 10,500 counterfeit Casio watches.
On Tuesday, a CBP officer in Louisville held a shipment, manifested as Abs watch, watch material, metal for timing. The package was inspected to determine the admissibility of its contents. Casio watches were found inside.
The items were inspected by an import specialist who determined the items were counterfeit. In all, 10,500 watches were seized. If these items were real, the total MSRP for these would have been $682,500. The packages were coming from Hong Kong and were going to a recipient in Laredo, Texas, according to the CBP.
“CBP works around the clock to facilitate trade while keeping our country safe. Ensuring the safety of the public against dangerous merchandise is a top priority for CBP,” said Thomas Mahn, port director, Louisville. “Once again our CBP officers at the Port of Louisville have demonstrated their exceptional skill and superior commodity expertise.”
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The Fanzine chronicles untold stories from 40 years of Casio, illustrating its influence on music and popular culture.
New track released ‘Regeneration’ – a medley of classic Casio instruments.
1,000 copies of limited-edition ‘zine available for free
London, UK, 1st October 2020: Casio Music UK, one of the world’s most renowned producers of musical instruments, launches its very own, limited-edition fanzine to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Having been teased since June via a dedicated digital landing page, the full fanzine has been fully released with only 1,000 free copies made available.
Fans can enjoy and recall some of the historic moments in Casio’s four decades that have influenced music and popular culture. Just launched, fans will be able to visit info.casio.co.uk/40th to claim a free copy and start enjoying Casio’s musical legacy since 1980.
The fanzine charts Casio’s impact on music and popular culture, ever since the inception of the world’s first digital keyboard built in 1980 – the original Casiotone. With a tagline of ‘Innovating the hits, the story of Casio instruments’, the ‘zine explores and recounts over four decades of Casio history and how some of its instruments have influenced some of the world’s most respected artists and songs. Kicking off in the ‘80s, the special publication delves into untold stories such as the birth of digital reggae – which came about almost by accident, from a keyboard preset on a vintage Casio MT-40. It highlights – moving into the ‘90s – how Casio helped shape some era-defining records, such as Pulp’s ‘Common People’ as well as how its instruments made their way into the production set ups of influential artists such as Fat Boy Slim, Blur, Beck, Nine Inch Nails, amongst others – and so much more.
It also provides a historic look at the company’s past with breakout pages including nostalgic, retro adverts from the ‘80s and ‘90s and a deep dive into the creation of its early instruments. The 20-page celebration concludes with a glimpse into the future and how the newly developed instruments continue to innovate – such as the Privia range, the world’s slimmest digital pianos.
In addition to the release of the fanzine, Casio has also created ‘Regeneration’ a new track that uses many of the company’s classic instruments. Not only does it include some early models such as the VL-1 and MT-205, but also the new CT-S300 and the esteemed Privia range. The CZ iPad app used within it emulates various CZ classics – such as the legendary CZ-101. The track perfectly captures Casio’s keyboards, synths and pianos which are celebrated in less than four minutes.
Fans can currently navigate the teaser digital landing page which offers browsers a glimpse of what’s inside the printed ‘zine. With three sections live, the ‘80s, ‘90s and ‘00s & Beyond, fans can reminisce through fan stories, dedicated playlists, the birth of the world’s first electronic keyboard and much more.
Hitoshi Ando, General Manager (and one of the original engineers from Casio’s golden age of synthesizer production) at Casio Electronic Musical Instruments, commented: “Toshio Kashio’s strong wish, as one of the founding four Casio brothers, was to create a musical instrument that everyone can play. I think that thought captured the hearts of many people who wanted to learn a keyboard instrument. Casio’s musical instrument business began with the Casiotone and it expanded from a friendly mini-size keyboard up to a synthesizer for professionals in only a few years!
“Today, 40 years later, Casiotone has evolved again, and I am grateful for the wide acceptance from entry-level musicians to professional Grand Hybrid pianists. Now, with the timing of this anniversary, I have reaffirmed our determination that we truly want to continue to provide electronic musical instruments that are loved by all musicians in the next 50 to 100 years.”
The brand new fanzine is now available for free, with only 1,000 copies up for grabs. Fans will be asked to share a favourite memory or a review of their current Casio instrument to claim a ‘zine. To find out more and to register for a copy, head to info.casio.co.uk/40th.
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