Originally Posted by
paskinner
Yes,fascinating, and full of rare pictures and information. For those interested, it might be worth reading some of the accounts from Seiko,of the development both of the temperature compensated modern quartz engines, but especially of the spring drive. That seems to hsve originated with the vision of one man, and took several attempts to get onto the market. The best part of twenty years if I remember correctly.
It's to Seiko's credit that it pushed ahead with high end Quartz, and spring drive, while also offering great mechanical designs. I think Breitling may be the only European company to show similar ambitions. The Swiss took fright and have never recovered, seeing their future in mechanical terms.
And I still can't find a true high end Quartz model with a ten year battery. So I'l stick to spring drive for now. Advances in electric cars will bring major improvements in battery technology. A Grand Seiko with ten year service and battery replacements would suit me fine.