# Reference: **Model:** SZSD001 “BEMAC Anniversary” Double Retrograde **Production Date:** 2016 **Timestamp:** [https://imgur.com/a/uXjJYAM](https://imgur.com/a/uXjJYAM) **Album:** [https://imgur.com/a/oN2QPRq](https://imgur.com/a/oN2QPRq) # Features: **The Occasion.** This rare watch was commissioned by BEMAC, a Japanese electronics company, to celebrate their 70th anniversary in 2016. During the celebrations, BEMAC gifted these watches to select employees as a token of appreciation for their hard work. There are actually two BEMAC designs - the Retrograde and the Whirlpool - but neither watch was made available to the public, so official details are scarce.  **The Rarity.** Judging by how infrequently either has appeared for sale in Japan, I suspect the Retrograde BEMAC is the rarer of the two - perhaps reserved for senior company figures? That’s not to say either version is common. I’ve seen just four examples of the Whirlpool for sale, and only one of the Retrograde**.** **The Complication.** To add weight to my theory, normal Seikos powered by the three-handed 6R15 movement are typically much more affordable than those powered by the six-handed 6R24 movement. So the SZSD001, fitted with the latter, was likely intended as the more prestigious gift. **The Design.** There’s no whirlpool on this dial, but the colourway alone makes it special. Black with rose gold accents - one of Seiko’s least used and most elegant combinations. It definitely stands out from the crowd, and feels exactly like something middle-upper management at a Japanese electronics company might wear... because that's exactly what it is! # Details: **Condition:** In great condition. No marks of any significance. Original cow leather strap and BEMAC signed buckle. **Scope**: Full box and papers **Movement**: 6R15 Automatic  **Dimensions:** \- Case width: 40.5mm \- Case Thickness: 11.5mm \- Lug width: 20.0mm **Price:** Priced at **$1540 + shipping**. Various payment methods accepted. Not accepting trades. Transaction Fees paid by the buyer. **Of note:** Nothing to report.