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Spring Drive

Also known as: springdrive

A mainspring-powered system using electronic quartz-based regulation and an electromagnetic brake.

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Spring Drive differs from both a conventional mechanical escapement and an ordinary battery-powered quartz movement.

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Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko

Connections use recorded specifications. Features vary by reference.