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After “Seikos in September”, Power Wheels Magazine Will Regularly Feature “Timepieces” Every Thursday

It’s already the 1st of October 2026! How time really flies when you’re having fun! We hope that you, our dear readers and followers, enjoyed the opening salvo of our Timepieces section here in Power Wheels Magazine. After featuring thirty-four of our personal Seiko wristwatches for 30 days in “Seikos in September”, we shall now be regularly featuring various watches ...

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Seikos in September #30: 2019 Seiko Presage 4R57-00E0 / SSA346J1 / SARY132

The “Presage” name was used by Seiko on select Japanese domestic market (JDM) watch models as early as 1960. At Baselworld 2016, Seiko officially relaunched its Presage sub-brand and expanded it as the Japanese watchmaker’s premier global all-mechanical timepiece collection. A year later, the 4R57 Cocktail Time was launched in Singapore in June 2017. Our 2019 Seiko Presage 4R57-00E0 / ...

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Seikos in September #29: 2018 Seiko 5 Sports 7S36-03J0 / SNZG15

In 2019, the distribution of Kia Motors in the Philippines transferred from Columbian Autocar Corporation to the automobile division of the Ayala Group of Companies. The new distributor was named Kia Philippines and, after one year, they organized their first motoring media ride-and-drive of the then-new Kia Seltos to Costa Pacifica, Baler, Quezon Province in February 2020. We at Power ...

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Seikos in September #28: 2015 Seiko Presage 4R36-04F0

We’re mystified with our 2015 Seiko Presage 4R36-04F0 and here’s why: In 1960, Seiko used the name “Presage” as a minor series that are available only in Japan. Fifty years later, sub-models of the Presage lineup, such as the original Cocktail Time, debuted in 2010 as Japan-exclusive models. Yet, our Seiko, which was produced in May 2015, only displays the ...

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Seikos in September #27: 2000 Seiko 5 Sports SNZG15 7S36-01X0

If you’ve been reading the articles in our Timepieces section for the past 26 days, you might have noticed that all the Seiko wristwatches that we’ve featured so far come with metal case backs. The information inscribed on the metal case backs of Seiko timepieces that we’ve featured so far tell us the model of the movement and the case ...

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Seikos in September #26: 1998 Seiko 5 Superior 7S36-0160

Question: When does a Seiko wristwatch become superior? Answer: When it is a Seiko 5 Superior, of course. Seiko created a premium tier of the Seiko 5 model lineup, labelled it as the “Superior”, and launched it in the late 1990s. Compared to standard entry-level Seiko 5 models, the Superior line offered upgraded specifications, more intricate dial work, and enhanced ...

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Seikos in September #25 1997 Seiko SKX399 and 1998 Seiko SKX401 7S26-0020

Today, Friday, the 25th of September 2026, Timepieces is proud to feature a pair of highly-desirable, highly-collectible, and mythical Seiko Scuba Diver’s watches – the 1997 SKX399 and 1998 SKX401, Reference No. 7S26-0020. The myth around these automatic dive watches revolves around the idea that these were released primarily for the Philippine market, thus, they are affectionately known in local ...

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Seikos in September #24 1993-1994 Seiko 5 Scuba Diver’s 7002-7000/7001 “Seiko Mod”

When Tokyo Disneyland held their year-long10th anniversary celebration from April 15, 1993, to April 14, 1994, they opened new attractions, such as the Swiss Family Treehouse and Visionarium, and featured special entertainment, such as the “It’s Magical!” castle show and the “Disney Fantasy on Parade” street parade. One thing they did not do was collaborate with Seiko to create a ...

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Seikos in September #23: 1992 Seiko 5 7009-316A and 2000 Seiko 5 7S26-3160

From today, Wednesday, until Friday (September 23-25, 2026), we will be featuring two nearly identical Seiko timepieces from our collection. The first of our “twinning” pair of watches from our Timepieces collection are these so-called “Vintage Military” Seiko 5 wristwatches – a 7009-316A from February 1992 and a 7S26-3160 from September 2000. Despite the 8-year age difference, the case design ...

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Seikos in September #22: 1988 Seiko Quartz SQ 5Y23-8A60

Our Timepieces feature for today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, brings back a lot of familial memories to the author. This 1988 Seiko Quartz SQ 5Y23-8A60 was purchased new for US$295 by the author’s older brother, who was based in the United States after he joined the U.S. Navy in 1985. The brother sent the brand-new Seiko quartz watch, complete with ...

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