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GRAND SEIKO
HI-BEAT 36000
One of the most-discussed Baselworld 2018 debuts is Seiko ’ s set of ‘ 20th Anniversary Of Caliber 9S ’ models . This blue-dialed beauty ( model SBGH267 ) is powered by Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 Caliber 9S85 and delivers accuracy of + 5 to – 3 seconds a day and a power reserve of 55 hours . While not the + 3 to -1 seconds per day delivered by Seiko ’ s hot debut VFA ( Very Fine Adjusted ) 20th Anniversary model , each watch from this 1,500-piece limited edition is housed in steel rather than platinum , thus is priced lower ($ 6,300 versus $ 53,000 for the platinum VFA limited edition ).
HUBLOT
CLASSIC FUSION CHRONOGRAPH BERLUTI
Two new colors this year . The 45mm case of satin-finished and polished titanium ( pictured ) or satin-finished and polished King Gold encircles a blue ( or bordeaux ) Berluti Venezia leather dial with Scritto décor and embossed indexes . Price : $ 15,700 ( blue , limited to 250 ).
OMEGA
SEAMASTER 1948 LIMITED EDITIONS
In 2018 , the 70th Anniversary of the Seamaster , Omega pays tribute to the originals with these two 38mm Limited Edition steel models . Both echo the original design with a domed dial and the older Omega logo . The Seamaster 1948 Small Seconds and the Seamaster 1948 Central Second are powered by Master Chronometer movements ( 8804 and 8806 respectively ). In each box Omega adds a spare NATO strap in the original Admiralty grey color ; a leather strap and strap changing tool are also included . Each model is limited to 1,948 pieces . Prices start at $ 6,150 .
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