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News: Grand Seiko Spring Drive 8 Day

The Grand Seiko Spring Drive 8 Day Power Reserve is now available in pink gold. The new SBGD202 has a mesmerising black dial and 8 days power reserve.

Review: Grand Seiko SBGR305

Grand Seiko SBGR305 Grand Seiko, the talk of the town, and nothing that leaves its factory ever seems to go wrong or gets disliked. The hype is frankly over

Review: Grand Seiko – The recreation of the first Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko Recreation1960 original in an aesthetically stunning, technically interesting, and historically important collection. We review in detail.

Baselworld 2017 Grand Seiko Diver Hi-Beat 36000 Professional 600m

The meticulous standards of the brand are expressed in the Grand Seiko Diver for the first time, replete with titanium case, an exclusive 9S hi-beat calibre

Baselworld 2017 Grand Seiko declares Independence

This Baselworld 2017 Grand Seiko celebrates its independence day with 3 heritage re-issues and 1 modern Brilliant Titanium re-interpretation.

HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko has just released their first professional diver, the Hi-Beat 36000 Professional 600m (refs. SBGH255, SBGH257) and we find it intimidating

Seiko’s reputation in the world of professional dive watches is unimpeachable, and a trusty Seiko diver is a staple in any well-rounded collection. But, until now these watches have primarily been made under the Seiko Prospex label. Well, that all changes today with the introduction of the first ever professional-grade diver made under their top … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko has just released their first professional diver, the Hi-Beat 36000 Professional 600m (refs. SBGH255, SBGH257) and we find it intimidating appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Black Ceramic Spring Drive GMT (ref. SBGC219)

Last year Grand Seiko released a new-look, sporty, modular, ceramic and titanium Spring Drive Chronograph. It was a bold change of pace for the usually buttoned-up brand, and I’ve got to say it both surprised and delighted me. Baselworld 2017 sees the return of this modular approach, in the form of the Black Ceramic Collection … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko Black Ceramic Spring Drive GMT (ref. SBGC219) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko reissue their first ever watch, plus a completely new re-interpretation

Watch brands love nothing more than an anniversary. You might even be forgiven for thinking that marketing departments devote a substantial amount of energy to finding ever more obscure historical events, products or personages to commemorate with a new limited edition. 56 years since the release of our mildly popular chronograph? Reissue. The company founder’s brother … ContinuedThe post HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko reissue their first ever watch, plus a completely new re-interpretation appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

VIDEO: Our Basel 2017 predictions Part 2, including Seiko, Grand Seiko and Rolex

And here we go for Part 2, in which we share our infinite wisdom (and more often our wild guesses) about what might be coming in the next week of watch releases. What, you missed Part 1 of our predictions? Here you go.The post VIDEO: Our Basel 2017 predictions Part 2, including Seiko, Grand Seiko and Rolex appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

BASEL BUILDUP: 5 days to go. The appeal of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGD001’s diamond dust is forever…

BASEL BUILDUP:  Seiko’s impact at Baselworld last year was measurable on the Richter scale. If it wasn’t the aftershocks of the Seiko Presage Chronograph 60th Anniversary Limited Edition it was watches like the Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGD001. Hard model name to remember. Easy watch to be wooed by. The dial doesn’t quite sparkle in these pictures like it does … ContinuedThe post BASEL BUILDUP: 5 days to go. The appeal of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGD001’s diamond dust is forever… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 18 – The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph SBGC017

“Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree…uhhhh, what are you doing on this Grand Seiko dial?” Seiko must have been in the Xmas spirit when the dial of this Grand Seiko was in development. Of course, the story goes that it’s actually a fir tree, which is celebrated in the Onbashira Festival that’s held in Suwa, near where … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 18 – The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph SBGC017 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Q&A;: Satoshi Hiraga, Grand Seiko Master Watchmaker

Our Q&A; with Seiko & Grand Seiko Master Watchmaker, Satoshi Higara on a variety of watchmaking topics and their recent timepieces created.

IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko, master of details – the Automatic Hi-Beat 36000 (ref. SBGH005)

The story in a second: Grand Seiko’s limited edition Hi-Beats are hot property, but the regular production SBHG005 is, not to overstate things in any way, a masterpiece of understated excellence. Most high-end watches are instantly recognisable as luxury objects. Your watch makes a statement about who you are and what you value. Rolex says … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko, master of details – the Automatic Hi-Beat 36000 (ref. SBGH005) appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Review: Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph Black Ceramic Edition

Full review of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph Black Ceramic Edition SBGC015 and SBGC017, with hands-on analysis, comparisons, specs and price.

Review: Grand Seiko SBGD001 Spring Drive 8 Day Power Reserve

Full review of the Grand Seiko SBGD001 Spring Drive 8 Day Power Reserve with analysis, comparisons, live high resolution photographs.

Baselworld 2016: Grand Seiko Spring Drive 8 Day Power Reserve with pricing

Introducing the new Grand Seiko Spring Drive 8 Day Power Reserve. A time only watch that looks absolutely stunning with a new 8 day movement.

Grand Seiko’s Proposition Adjustment in Singapore

For a long time now, Grand Seiko has represented some of the finest value in mechanical horology today – but we’re here basically to, re­write that old wives tale. Just earlier in the week, at a rather cozy meeting with Seiko at their office here in Singapore, we found ourselves in the company of this […]

The Grand Seiko 55th Anniversary Spring Drive Chronograph Limited Edition

The Grand Seiko 55th Anniversary Spring Drive Chronograph Limited Edition

Grand Seiko GS Anniversary: some analysis and thoughts

Grand Seiko analysis. Originally published in Chronos Japan issue 59/2015. Reprinted with permission. Analysis on the Grand Seiko technically and commercially.

The Essence of Precision: Seiko’s Grand Seiko GMT Anniversary Edition

Two years ago, in 2012, Seiko introduced a Tenth Anniversary model of their Grand Seiko GMT watch –one with a strap, and one with a bracelet.  The Grand Seiko watches are very well known among enthusiasts –so much so that if you’re reading this story at all you probably know about them already –but the […]

Grand Seiko GMT SGBM003

I am quite fascinated by the world of the Grand Seiko. Here is a real atypical watch manufacturer. Hard core to the bone…and yet not manufacturing at the traditional heart of watchmaking in Switzerland. Their superb factory and workshops, especially the Micro Artisans Studio in Shiojiri, where I visited some years ago, make wonderful products.Read More

Grand Seiko Evening in Singapore

I had the pleasure to organize a Grand Seiko evening for fans…to help fans be more informed and have more information on the marvel of Grand Seiko (indeed there is a model called The Marvel in the history of Grand Seiko). Some pictures of the event: Attentatively listening to Akashi-san from Seiko: Masuda-san assembling aRead More

Seiko’s New ‘Silver Bullet’ GMT Is An Affordable Watch With Grand Seiko Looks

The new Seiko Presage 'Silver Bullet' Cocktail Time GMT lands at $625, bringing an affordable automatic GMT to Seiko's mechanical lineup.

The Blossoming Beauty of Grand Seiko

A Closer Look: Grand Seiko “Ushio” Diver Spring Drive U.F.A.