Seiko Introduces the Spring Drive Chronograph

GMT (24-hour) hand. 12-hour chronograph (the only glide motion chronograph in the world).72-hour power reserve indicator. Date. See-through sapphire caseback. Deployment clasp with push-button release. handbag for gift to 10 meters, or about 30 feet. I've always liked the idea of the Spring Drive movement -- primarily for its superior accuracy, and its completely smooth motion -- and now that it has been enhanced with a glide-motion chronograph, I'm extremely intrigued. Hopefully, this technology will move out of the realm of the limited edition and into the mainstream very soon.We previously wrote about Seiko's innovativeSpring Drive handbag,and I'm personally a big fan of theirMarinemaster Spring Drive diver.At the annual Baselworld conference, Seiko announced the long-awaitedSpring Drive chronograph. Unfortunately, it's a 300-piece limited edition, with an exclusive price of€5,500 (about $7,500).There's a lot to like about the Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph and its design, including: Glide motion movement, meaning all hands move completely smoothly, not in "ticks" Titanium case and bracelet.