Seiko has been making watches in Japan since 1881, longer than most Swiss manufacturers have been making them in Switzerland. That depth has produced an unusual range. Entry-level quartz alongside seriously collected mechanical references, limited editions that trade at multiples of their original retail, and a vintage market that runs...

Seiko is two brands wearing one badge, at least where the pre-owned market is concerned. The mainstream catalogue (most Prospex divers, the Presage line, modern 5 Sport) trades at modest discounts and moves on enthusiast demand rather than speculation. The collector tier (limited editions, vintage references, the SLA and SBDX...

Three months into 2026 and the Longines secondary market in Melbourne looks remarkably consistent with where it was a year ago. Heritage line pieces trade at roughly 65–75% of RRP within the first two years. Spirit references hold slightly better, particularly the Zulu Time GMT. Master Collection mechanical pieces sit...