The Seiko Ananta Spring Drive Chronograph was introduced last year, so this is not a 2010 model. However, during Baselworld 2010 was the first time I had a chance to see it close-up. It is a good looking timepiece, and it could easily be mistaken for a watch costing thousands more. The bezel features a black PVD treatment, and it's fully polished. The case sides, lugs, pushers and crown are a mixture of polished and brushed steel. The case is 46 mm x 15.8 mm thick and has fairly large pushers, so it looks pretty big. Although, the case is well designed, so it does not feel uncomfortable on your wrist.

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The Seiko Velatura Kinetic Direct Drive was recently introduced in rose gold. It features one of Seiko's proprietary hybrid quartz/mechanical movements. A kinetic movement consists of an automatic mechanical rotor that powers a traditional electronic quartz movement. This configuration allows quartz accuracy and cost, without the need for a battery.

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Seiko recently released a new luxury dress watch, the Premier Kinetic Chronograph. The 42mm steel case features a lustrous Rose Gold PVD coated finish. The dial is black with steel Roman numerals and rose gold accents on the subdials, hands and indices.

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Early this year, Seiko unveiled a new flagship among its Premier collection of watches. The Seiko Premier Kinetic Direct Drive Moon Phase. Unlike their entry-level offerings, the Premier collection offers more luxurious features.

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Seiko Ananta is an exclusive collection of luxury timepieces with Spring Drive mechanical movement. The new Ananta GMT Chronograph 50 jewels, and is designed for ultra precise timekeeping. The movement runs at 28800 vph and features an extended 72-hour power reserve. The power reserve is displayed by the katana-blade shaped subdial at 7 and 8 o'clock.

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Here is a shot of the new Concept/Limited Edition watch from Seiko, the Spring Drive Spacewalk. Very cool name and some very impressive specs, especially the case that is 53 mm L x 48.7 mm W. Hit the jump for official press images and for a lengthly but interesting press release. I visited the Seiko booth a few times during the Baselworld show and did not see this watch displayed, so I am guessing they are still preparing it for production. Check the specs below:

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Here are two versions of the Discus from the new Seiko Japan Moving Design Collection. These mechanical watches have a three numbered discs that continuously rotate to display hours, minutes and seconds. I like the smoked glass version the best. I have heard you can find them on eBay for $899, but I have not been able to find any available in the US at this time.

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Wow Seiko's new Velatura line is actually pretty good looking. Here is a shot of the new Seiko Velatura Ocean Racer with their Kinetic Direct Drive movement. See more of their new Velatura collection at Seiko.

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