Seiko Lassale Tank | January 1998, articulated lugs, two-tone

If y'all saw my video, you remember how excited I was about this watch.  I've been really into Lassale as a (sub)brand, because I think they offer tremendous value for the price.  They also usually have some sneaky cool stuff going on, and this watch is no exception.

This watch has a polished, stainless steel case with stepped brancards.  The lugs (articulating lugs!) are gold.  The strap actually attaches via a built-in bar that is screwed into the lug itself.  It's a neat design.  Case shows minor swirls and scratches, but nothing large.

The dial is very finely vertically brushed, and the indices are applied gold.  Handset is a long, thin dauphine style - but there's a secret.  On the hour hand, "Lassale" is engraved in tiny little letters.  I've never seen something like this before, but it's a cool addition to the watch and adds some visual intrigue.  The dial shows no wear.

This is a large watch - at least for me - but the incredible thinness of the case makes it wear well.  Comes riding a black lizard strap.  Watch is running well on a new battery.

Width: 24mm

Lug to lug:  37mm

Thickness: 4.4mm