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In 1973 Seiko releases their first watch with a solid state quartz module, using a Thin Film Transistor-Liquid Crystal Display; the 06LC (0614-5000). It is the worlds first six digit display TFT-LCD watch. It also featured another first; an IntegratedCircuit ´chip´, produced by SSS Inc. USA.
Production reached a total of 10,500 pieces.
At the bottom of the article I have added some links to more information about this watch.
After 37 years of virtually unchanged TFT-LCD technology, Seiko releases the first watch Thin Film Transistor-ElectroPhoretic Display in December 2010; the SGDA00x (S770-0AA0).
With the 2010 ´00´ serial# first edition Seiko clearly pays tribute to their first solid state quartz module:
The three buttons on the front, complete with indentation and paint accent; four digit time only and six digit seconds screen, even a retro paper tag folded around the bracelet:
The SDGA00x is not Seiko´s first wristwatch using the EPD ´E-ink´ technology.
The first model was http://www.seikowatches.com/baselworld/ ... 1-epd.html
Followed by a second generation closed ring design.
SCWF-member Juan Muchos Jarros has both of these:
http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php/t ... 227.0.html
At the March 2010 Base fair Seiko announces the EPD matrix watch:
http://www.seikowatches.com/press/2010/ ... 03-06.html
The great advantage of EPD/ E-ink is that what you see is ´printed´ pigment. The screen does not consume energy to display, only to get the pigment up = visible black, or down = visible white.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/ma ... r-work.jpg
Unlike LCD which goes blank with the power off, the EPD will still show the last update of it. It does not consume energy displaying; only updating.
This is best illustrated by comparing the power reserve specifications of the Seiko SBPG and the SDGA. About identical specifications save for the screen.
The SBPG with S760 LCD module has 3 months power reserve and 11 is power save mode.
The SDGA with S770 EPD matrix module has 9 months power reserve and 41 in power save mode.
A factor three which should indeed give the battery a virtually eternal life because of the solar recharging:
SCWF-member Mash has made two wonderful videos illustrating the EPD at work and its visibility:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nH7e8CsESc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke4XxTxi ... re=related
Here one Tanaka made:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrxe-s7X ... re=related
The difference wit LCD is best illustrated by comparing the displays of the Casio GW-M5600, eSEiko SBPG001 and the EPD SDGA=01.
´The LCD display panel of the SBPG001 is large and "airy", as it takes up a higher proportion of the front of the watch than the Casio . . . which means the digits and information have more room to breathe. I never would have said the Casio GW-M5600 display looked small or crowded, until now that I have a point of comparison that sort of makes it look that way.´
... and the EPD matrix screen of the SDGA001 is a leap further in that same direction; being more spacious and better visible.
The quality of this display brings the solid state quartz module back into the luxury watch market and by introducing the EPD technology in the Brightz range is a clear signal by Seiko.
The clock part is rock solid technology.
The S770 module is making use of the same solar and radio control modules as the SBPG S760.
The range of the radio signal is:
As the ranges are not drawn on the ground and very dependant on both local circumstances and atmospheric conditions ánd not cover the whole of the nordern hemisphere under the best of conditions, a signal booster may be necessary.
For the German DFC77 tower (but working just as well for Anthorn 60 kHz so the US too!) the Citizen amplifier enhances reach:
The specifications (source http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/whatsnew/p ... e/20100907) are:
SEIKO Brightz Solar Wave Active Matrix; EPD SDGA001
5 Bands RADIO WAVE CONTROL WORLD TIME SOLAR Watch
* Ref: SDGA001
* Listed Price: 94,500JPY (incl 5% tax)
* Case/bracelet: SS
* Movement: S770 Solar
* Crystal: Sapphire with non-reflection coating.
* LED back Light (using two LEDs)
* Electrophoretic Display - 5 style time designs.
* Power save function
* Full auto calender untill 2060
* Dual time; Home time & Local time
* Accuracy: +/-15 sec per month
* Water proof: 10ATM water resistance
* Automatic time setting: 5 band
* Width: 40 mm (46 incl. crown protectors)
* Thickness: 9,5 mm
* Daily Alarm 3ch
* World time 32 Citis
* Instruction, worldwide one year warranty and original Seiko box
* Made in China
More about the 06LC:
http://www.seikolcd.com/Seiko_LCD/Docs_ ... 0Watch.pdf
http://akiyose.com/battery-exchange/sei ... -5000.html
Meanwhile I am having more fun with this watch than with just about any other because there are so many aspects attached.
The solid state technology itself is óne thing.
The rc issue is another and I found it interesting to figue it out. The more so since now I have perfectly good reception at 1300 km out of range giving in the manual.
A spin-off is the testing of the stand alone performance over a period of 21 days which on míne is about 1 second fast per month.
Lastly the 'wet ape' thing made me láugh: http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php/t ... 613.0.html
An unsually complete page made by a seller:
http://translate.google.es/translate?hl ... V%3D101206
With the homage thing about the buttons, indentations for colour code on the 06LC in mind I relay like:
Hope you have enjoyed this as much as I am enjoying the new EPD technology and the quality of this watch.
Petrus
To introduce myself please visit: http://www.homocaballus.eu/EN/overons.php
In 1973 Seiko releases their first watch with a solid state quartz module, using a Thin Film Transistor-Liquid Crystal Display; the 06LC (0614-5000). It is the worlds first six digit display TFT-LCD watch. It also featured another first; an IntegratedCircuit ´chip´, produced by SSS Inc. USA.
Production reached a total of 10,500 pieces.
At the bottom of the article I have added some links to more information about this watch.
After 37 years of virtually unchanged TFT-LCD technology, Seiko releases the first watch Thin Film Transistor-ElectroPhoretic Display in December 2010; the SGDA00x (S770-0AA0).
With the 2010 ´00´ serial# first edition Seiko clearly pays tribute to their first solid state quartz module:
The three buttons on the front, complete with indentation and paint accent; four digit time only and six digit seconds screen, even a retro paper tag folded around the bracelet:
The SDGA00x is not Seiko´s first wristwatch using the EPD ´E-ink´ technology.
The first model was http://www.seikowatches.com/baselworld/ ... 1-epd.html
Followed by a second generation closed ring design.
SCWF-member Juan Muchos Jarros has both of these:
http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php/t ... 227.0.html
At the March 2010 Base fair Seiko announces the EPD matrix watch:
http://www.seikowatches.com/press/2010/ ... 03-06.html
The great advantage of EPD/ E-ink is that what you see is ´printed´ pigment. The screen does not consume energy to display, only to get the pigment up = visible black, or down = visible white.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/ma ... r-work.jpg
Unlike LCD which goes blank with the power off, the EPD will still show the last update of it. It does not consume energy displaying; only updating.
This is best illustrated by comparing the power reserve specifications of the Seiko SBPG and the SDGA. About identical specifications save for the screen.
The SBPG with S760 LCD module has 3 months power reserve and 11 is power save mode.
The SDGA with S770 EPD matrix module has 9 months power reserve and 41 in power save mode.
A factor three which should indeed give the battery a virtually eternal life because of the solar recharging:
SCWF-member Mash has made two wonderful videos illustrating the EPD at work and its visibility:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nH7e8CsESc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke4XxTxi ... re=related
Here one Tanaka made:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrxe-s7X ... re=related
The difference wit LCD is best illustrated by comparing the displays of the Casio GW-M5600, eSEiko SBPG001 and the EPD SDGA=01.
´The LCD display panel of the SBPG001 is large and "airy", as it takes up a higher proportion of the front of the watch than the Casio . . . which means the digits and information have more room to breathe. I never would have said the Casio GW-M5600 display looked small or crowded, until now that I have a point of comparison that sort of makes it look that way.´
... and the EPD matrix screen of the SDGA001 is a leap further in that same direction; being more spacious and better visible.
The quality of this display brings the solid state quartz module back into the luxury watch market and by introducing the EPD technology in the Brightz range is a clear signal by Seiko.
The clock part is rock solid technology.
The S770 module is making use of the same solar and radio control modules as the SBPG S760.
The range of the radio signal is:
As the ranges are not drawn on the ground and very dependant on both local circumstances and atmospheric conditions ánd not cover the whole of the nordern hemisphere under the best of conditions, a signal booster may be necessary.
For the German DFC77 tower (but working just as well for Anthorn 60 kHz so the US too!) the Citizen amplifier enhances reach:
The specifications (source http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/whatsnew/p ... e/20100907) are:
SEIKO Brightz Solar Wave Active Matrix; EPD SDGA001
5 Bands RADIO WAVE CONTROL WORLD TIME SOLAR Watch
* Ref: SDGA001
* Listed Price: 94,500JPY (incl 5% tax)
* Case/bracelet: SS
* Movement: S770 Solar
* Crystal: Sapphire with non-reflection coating.
* LED back Light (using two LEDs)
* Electrophoretic Display - 5 style time designs.
* Power save function
* Full auto calender untill 2060
* Dual time; Home time & Local time
* Accuracy: +/-15 sec per month
* Water proof: 10ATM water resistance
* Automatic time setting: 5 band
* Width: 40 mm (46 incl. crown protectors)
* Thickness: 9,5 mm
* Daily Alarm 3ch
* World time 32 Citis
* Instruction, worldwide one year warranty and original Seiko box
* Made in China
More about the 06LC:
http://www.seikolcd.com/Seiko_LCD/Docs_ ... 0Watch.pdf
http://akiyose.com/battery-exchange/sei ... -5000.html
Meanwhile I am having more fun with this watch than with just about any other because there are so many aspects attached.
The solid state technology itself is óne thing.
The rc issue is another and I found it interesting to figue it out. The more so since now I have perfectly good reception at 1300 km out of range giving in the manual.
A spin-off is the testing of the stand alone performance over a period of 21 days which on míne is about 1 second fast per month.
Lastly the 'wet ape' thing made me láugh: http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php/t ... 613.0.html
An unsually complete page made by a seller:
http://translate.google.es/translate?hl ... V%3D101206
With the homage thing about the buttons, indentations for colour code on the 06LC in mind I relay like:
Hope you have enjoyed this as much as I am enjoying the new EPD technology and the quality of this watch.
Petrus
´Design oder nicht sein´