Grand Seiko

Up Close With the Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36,000 GMT 44GS 55th Anniversary

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. A white, finely structured dial, faceted hands, applied indexes and an almost entirely polished case: these features are familiar in elegant dress watches that look good but do little else than show the time. What happens if a watch manufacturer wants...

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Jun 21, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Credor Reissues Genta-Designed Locomotive as a 300-Piece Limited Edition

With the exception of the Eichi ii timepiece, Seiko’s high-end Credor brand has been largely kept to the Japanese domestic market in order to keep the spotlight on Grand Seiko internationally. Fortunately, it looks like everyone got the memo with the latest release celebrating the 50th anniversary of Credor. The watch is is a reissue...

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May 30, 2024 by Bilal Khan

Grand Seiko: A Constant Force in Watchmaking

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. During the past six decades, Grand Seiko has constantly been pursuing the creation of the world’s most accurate wristwatch, pushing the development of quartz, mechanical and Spring Drive movements. Now, the Japanesegiant is ready to finally enter the haute horlogerie segment. In...

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May 29, 2024 by Roger Ruegger

Four Watches That Prove That Less Is More

This article was originally published in October 2022. It is often thought that simple, clean designs are the easiest to create. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. The cleaner the design of the watch is, the more weight individual details have on the overall look. The trick is to incorporate just the right elements, and not...

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May 11, 2024 by Martin Green

Dressed for Success: Best Dress Watches from Watches & Wonders 2024

Whether you’re dressing for an important party or a business lunch, a dress watch is always a safe bet. Also known as a suit watch, these three- or two-handed timepieces are ideal because they are subtle yet stylish and sophisticated. Here are five examples embodying understated luxury that were recently unveiled at Watches and Wonders...

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Apr 30, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

The Evolution of Light and Shade: Grand Seiko Unveils Latest Kodo Constant-force Tourbillon

With the Kodo Constant-force Tourbillon, Grand Seiko demonstrated its outstanding technical expertise at Watches and Wonders 2022. With a charming understatement, the Japanese luxury watch brand called this mechanical masterpiece its “first mechanical complication.” Well, its two sophisticated mechanisms, originally designed to improve the accuracy of timekeeping, combined in a single unit on a single...

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Apr 26, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Green Rambles: The Aftermath Of Watches & Wonders 2024

Watches & Wonders 2024 may have ended, but it still keeps me profoundly busy. It was once again a great fair, yet now with even more brands, which meant even more meetings. In six days, I had over 60 meetings and walked 40 miles, which resulted in a strange combination of exhaustion and rejuvenation. The...

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Apr 22, 2024 by Martin Green

FEATURE

Chronomania: The 50+-Year History of the Automatic Chronograph

Fifty years ago, the consortium of Heuer-Leonidas, Breitling, Buren-Hamilton and Dubois Dépraz vied with lone wolves Zenith and Seiko in the race to launch the world’s first automatic chronograph movement. How did these brands keep their developments secret? And how did the watch world change? We searched the past for clues.

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Apr 21, 2024 by WatchTime

Grand Seiko SLGW002/003 Watches Debut New Manual-Wind High-Beat Movement

Launched at Watches & Wonders 2024 this week is Grand Seiko’s first manual-wind high-beat movement in over 50 years. Just as last year saw the 9SA5 movement used as a base to launch the brand’s first mechanical chronograph with the Tentagraph, the new SLGW002 and SLGW003 debut the Caliber 9SA4 which is a heavily redesigned...

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Apr 11, 2024 by Bilal Khan

Downsizing: Six Watches Under 40-mm from Top Brands

In this article from the WatchTime Archives, we revisit six watches released in recent times capitalizing upon the growing interest in smaller diameter watches, including timepieces from Tudor, Panerai, Omega, and more. Enjoy! Over the past several years, we’ve seen an influx of modestly-sized timepieces from the dominant industry players. Even the leaders of the “wrist-saucer”...

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Mar 24, 2024 by WatchTime

The Beauty of Nature: Testing the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Series 9 SLGH005

The Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Series 9 SLGH005, powered by the high-beat Caliber 9SA5, is inspired by the white Shirakaba birch trees that grow near the studio in Shizukuishi. This test from the WatchTime Archives examines how nature and watchmaking are reflected in this the nature-influenced creation. The word “birch” dates back to an Indo-European...

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Jan 16, 2024 by Martina Richter

The Art of Japanese Fans: Grand Seiko Releases Two Additions to Heritage Collection

Grand Seiko is renowned for its attention to detail and its deep connection to Japanese culture and craftsmanship. This passion is once again embodied in two new additions to the Heritage Collection. Officially designated as the references SBGW297 and SBGW299, these latest models showcase a scaled-down iteration of the iconic 44GS case, complemented by a...

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Oct 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Quick Getaway: Reviewing the Grand Seiko Elegance GMT

It’s hard to believe that Grand Seiko has been on the international market just over 10 years, since celebrating its 60th birthday last year. Its Elegance GMT has a modern time-zone function and a high-speed automatic caliber that’s absolutely up to date. We give it a closer look in this review from the WatchTime archives....

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Sep 9, 2023 by Martina Richter

Grand Seiko Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Caliber 9S with Two GMT Watches

In 1998, the unveiling of caliber 9S marked a new epoch in the realm of Grand Seiko‘s mechanical watchmaking. This entirely new movement was meticulously conceived to embody the hallmark precision and exceptional resilience that had already become synonymous with the Japanese luxury brand. It swiftly evolved into the platform upon which the entire spectrum...

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Aug 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WATCH REVIEW

Silent Accord: Reviewing the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Diver SBGA229

Grand Seiko’s SBGA229 divers’ watch combines traditional mechanical watchmaking and the precision of electronic timekeeping. This is made possible by Spring Drive technology, developed by Seiko, and the result is an authentic divers’ watch with a unique inner life. In this feature from our October 2019 issue, with original photos by Olaf Köster, we give it a thorough once-over.

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Aug 20, 2023 by Martina Richter

Grand Seiko Introduces Trio of Katana Inspired Watches For The US Market

Just released by Grand Seiko is this new trio of US-exclusive watches inspired by that most ubiquitous of Japanese swords, the katana. All three of the watches are done in the 44GS case (which happened to turn 55 years old last year in 2022) in stainless steel with Spring Drive movements. While two of these...

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Aug 17, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Haute Joaillerie Meets Precision: Grand Seiko Launches Limited Spring Drive Masterpiece SBGD213 “Blue GS Lion”

Since the introduction of the first Grand Seiko in 1960, the profile of the lion – then engraved on the case back – has been a recurring symbol of the Japanese luxury brand. The latest Spring Drive Masterpiece reflects this tradition through magnificent high jewelry craftsmanship. It is limited to just eight pieces. The 44.5mm-sized...

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May 15, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Seiko Unveils Hand-Engraved Platinum Masterpiece at Watches and Wonders

Grand Seiko’s latest addition to its Masterpiece Collection, the SBGZ009, embodies its finest craftsmanship. Inspired by a snow-covered birch forest, the limited edition of 50 pieces from the Micro Artist Studio features a fully engraved 950 platinum case. Each model is individually crafted and manually engraved with grooves that reflect the pattern of a birch...

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Apr 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Hands-On Debut: Grand Seiko Unveils the Tentagraph, Its First Mechanical Chronograph

Grand Seiko adds its first mechanical chronograph to the sporty Evolution 9 line: the Tentagraph. The name is composed of the first letters of the high beat rate (ten beats per second), its long power reserve (three days), and the automatic chronograph function (automatic chronograph). The blue dial features Grand Seiko’s signature “Mt. Iwate pattern,”...

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Mar 31, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Meet the Tokyo Lion: Grand Seiko Reveals Spring Drive Chronograph GMT

In 2019, Grand Seiko introduced a new sports watch design inspired by the lion, which has been a symbol for the technical prowess of the brand since its introduction in 1960. Now the Japanese luxury brands adds a new member to the collection, the Spring Drive Chronograph GMT. With its sharp, angular edges and bold...

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Mar 2, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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