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INTRODUCING: Two new Grand Seiko Sport Collection Automatic GMTs (and why I immediately bought one)
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INTRODUCING: Two new Grand Seiko Sport Collection Automatic GMTs (and why I immediately bought one)

You ever wish a watch brand does something and then it actually happens? Not some slightly related version of your wish but the actual thing.…
The Collector’s Crossroads: My inner battle with Grand Seiko’s 9F movement
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The Collector’s Crossroads: My inner battle with Grand Seiko’s 9F movement

Quartz Snob. The catch-all term for anyone who looks down on quartz-powered timepieces. It used to identify a small sub-set of collectors that would be…
EDITOR’S PICK: This is the Grand Seiko that changed everything for me…   
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EDITOR’S PICK: This is the Grand Seiko that changed everything for me…   

EDITOR’S NOTE: Ok, we admit we ran this story quite recently, but there’s a reason why it’s back in rotation already. This week, Grand Seiko…
VIDEO: Why is the Grand Seiko SLGH005 White Birch causing waiting lists?
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VIDEO: Why is the Grand Seiko SLGH005 White Birch causing waiting lists?

Grand Seiko has garnered attention from new and veteran collectors with their nature-inspired dials and exquisitely finished and faceted geometries. For the longest time, were…
Grand Seiko extends warranty period from three to five years for all purchases made after 1/1/2021
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Grand Seiko extends warranty period from three to five years for all purchases made after 1/1/2021

Usually when we discuss Grand Seiko it’s all about their faceted designs, nature-inspired dials, and the value they pose against their Swiss competitors with the…
What’s really new with these Grand Seiko Hi-Beat Divers?
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What’s really new with these Grand Seiko Hi-Beat Divers?

It’s been just over four years since Grand Seiko gave us two divers using their venerated 9S85 Hi-Beat movement. Both titanium watches, the gold accented…
Introducing: Grand Seiko’s time only trio of limited edition green machines
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Introducing: Grand Seiko’s time only trio of limited edition green machines

There is an appeal to a time only watch that is undeniable. The ability to pick it up at a moment’s notice, simply set the…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGA007 140th Anniversary Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGA007 140th Anniversary Limited Edition

Recently we covered the Grand Seiko SBGY007, its icy blue dial inspired by the frozen waters of Lake Suwa. Its blue hue could only be…
VIDEO: The mesmerising dial of the icy blue Grand Seiko SBGY007
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VIDEO: The mesmerising dial of the icy blue Grand Seiko SBGY007

Grand Seiko has continually dazzled us this past year with a variety of strong releases. Each reference upholds the brand’s grammar of design, a winning…
The Grand Seiko SBGZ007 is a masterpiece that evokes the starry skies of Japan
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The Grand Seiko SBGZ007 is a masterpiece that evokes the starry skies of Japan

Masterpiece is a strong label. It’s not something to be taken lightly. Many of us in the watch journalism game get rightly chastised for throwing…
HANDS ON: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection – Japanese dial mastery inspired by nature
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HANDS ON: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection – Japanese dial mastery inspired by nature

As you might know, I am a bit of a dial fetishist, so when faced with a new limited collection from Grand Seiko, the risk…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: How to avoid getting scammed when you sell your watch and Grand Seiko blue snow
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: How to avoid getting scammed when you sell your watch and Grand Seiko blue snow

You don’t hear about watch scams very often. So when the inside story of a fiendish attempt recently emerged, we interviewed the gentleman who almost…
VIDEO: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection is a dial fetishist’s dream come true
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VIDEO: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection is a dial fetishist’s dream come true

The last release of the Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection provoked extreme jealousy all around the world. The reason for this is that it was…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGY007 may just be the pared back snowflake you’ve been waiting for
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGY007 may just be the pared back snowflake you’ve been waiting for

Whenever I discuss Grand Seiko with other collectors many express that they like the heritage Spring Drive models, but if the brand made a few…
Grand Seiko opens new boutique in SoHo, NYC in partnership with Watches of Switzerland
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Grand Seiko opens new boutique in SoHo, NYC in partnership with Watches of Switzerland

I know some of you may be thinking: “Doesn’t Grand Seiko already have a boutique in SoHo?” The storefront that opened last year was a…
VIDEO: The function forward Grand Seiko SBGX335
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VIDEO: The function forward Grand Seiko SBGX335

Grand Seiko don’t make dainty dive watches. Instead, the Japanese watchmaker follows their design philosophy of blending form and function in a way that doesn’t…
HANDS ON: The sports-luxe travel glamour of the Grand Seiko SBGE251
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HANDS ON: The sports-luxe travel glamour of the Grand Seiko SBGE251

With their penchant for larger diameters clearly visible in the Grand Seiko SBGE251, I feel the need to underline a simple fact with Seiko and…
VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SBGE251 is a tough GMT with a luxurious twinkle of rose gold
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VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SBGE251 is a tough GMT with a luxurious twinkle of rose gold

Suave elegance with muscle and a touch of rose gold – the Grand Seiko SBGE251 is bold at 44mm, but sits softly on even a…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGN019 and SBGN021 are “go-anywhere, do anything” watches
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGN019 and SBGN021 are “go-anywhere, do anything” watches

Grand Seiko are loved for lots of different reasons from the Spring Drive movement to Zaratsu polishing and the impressive value that they offer collectors…
Growing status of Grand Seiko reflected by results at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XIII
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Growing status of Grand Seiko reflected by results at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XIII

Watch enthusiasts love Grand Seiko. But the question of whether top-tier bidders would paddle up for the brand at a Phillips auction remained uncertain –…
VIDEO: Everything you need in a watch from the Grand Seiko SBGN019 and SBGN021
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VIDEO: Everything you need in a watch from the Grand Seiko SBGN019 and SBGN021

It’s tough to find a watch that does everything that you want. The checklist of things you’d ideally have can be pretty long sometimes, whether…
From Grand Seiko to Audemars Piguet, 4 watches that show musician James Blake is a serious watch guy
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From Grand Seiko to Audemars Piguet, 4 watches that show musician James Blake is a serious watch guy

If you’ve ever come across the singer and songwriter James Blake, you’ll know he’s got one of the best voices in the business and goes…
#Kixntix: The brushed granite-cool of the Grand Seiko SBGH279 meets a killer pair of Nike Air Jordans
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#Kixntix: The brushed granite-cool of the Grand Seiko SBGH279 meets a killer pair of Nike Air Jordans

Have Grand Seiko poached all the best dial artists in the world? They certainly keep enlarging their repertoire with a range that’s as vast as…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGX335 delivers wrist presence and epic functionality
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGX335 delivers wrist presence and epic functionality

When it comes to dive watches from Grand Seiko, we’ve come to expect watches that are large and in charge. We certainly aren’t holding our…
A photographer explains why the Grand Seiko SLGH005 White Birch is so great to shoot
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A photographer explains why the Grand Seiko SLGH005 White Birch is so great to shoot

Earlier this year Grand Seiko announced a watch that was an instant hit within collectors’ circles. The new Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 9SA5 Series 9…
5 of the best Grand Seiko Instagram accounts that you need in your feed
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5 of the best Grand Seiko Instagram accounts that you need in your feed

Not all watch brands have a community around them. In fact, most don’t, which is a huge challenge for those brands to build a loyal…
Grand Seiko Snowflake versus White Birch: the battle between the classic and contender
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Grand Seiko Snowflake versus White Birch: the battle between the classic and contender

Grand Seiko has been around for over 60 years, but within the last decade the brand is slowly (yet exponentially) growing its presence throughout the…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGD207 Spring Drive 8 Day Masterpiece is a bejewelled head-turner in a platinum case
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGD207 Spring Drive 8 Day Masterpiece is a bejewelled head-turner in a platinum case

While Grand Seiko watches invariably have more of a claim to being works of art than practically all other brands at their price point (and…
VIDEO: Why I bought a quartz Grand Seiko SBGN007 as my first “good watch”
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VIDEO: Why I bought a quartz Grand Seiko SBGN007 as my first “good watch”

Your first good watch is an important step in your watch collecting journey. It represents your first serious commitment to the hobby and probably the…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection goes global
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection goes global

One of the biggest complaints about the Grand Seiko ‘Four Seasons’ collection had nothing to do with the watches themselves, but the fact that they…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition SLGH007 with “Annual Growth Tree Rings” dial in platinum
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition SLGH007 with “Annual Growth Tree Rings” dial in platinum

The Grand Seiko brand and the Seiko Corporation have a lot to celebrate this year. Across Seiko brands, the collections have seen growth all around…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGC240 140th Anniversary Limited Edition with newly developed polygonal bezel
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGC240 140th Anniversary Limited Edition with newly developed polygonal bezel

The 140th Anniversary celebrations for Seiko are continuing, hot on the heels of the news that – and this is remarkable – both brands actually…
HANDS-ON: Is the Grand Seiko SBGR321 just another stainless-steel watch with a blue dial?
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HANDS-ON: Is the Grand Seiko SBGR321 just another stainless-steel watch with a blue dial?

The market for stainless-steel watches with blue dials is as hot as ever. And it makes sense for brands to produce watches that meet this…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGH005 brings the 9SA5 to standard production in steel
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGH005 brings the 9SA5 to standard production in steel

Whenever I hear a new Grand Seiko is being released, I get all giddy inside. Like a child hoping to find a Nintendo Switch under…
VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SBGW264 reinforces the brand’s bid to become the king of dials
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VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SBGW264 reinforces the brand’s bid to become the king of dials

Grand Seiko never disappoints with their novelties. Some creations may not be for your taste or budget, but it is very rare (if ever) you…
The Grand Seiko SBGW264 reinforces the brand’s bid to become the king of dials
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The Grand Seiko SBGW264 reinforces the brand’s bid to become the king of dials

Grand Seiko never disappoints with their novelties. Some creations may not be for your taste or budget, but it is very rare (if ever) you…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGW264 has one of the best green dials in the industry
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGW264 has one of the best green dials in the industry

Grand Seiko gets a lot of attention from collectors that’s well-deserved for the incredible artistry it delivers. If the Swiss were even capable of paralleling…
Blindsided by brilliance: three Grand Seiko watches from 2020 that we never saw coming
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Blindsided by brilliance: three Grand Seiko watches from 2020 that we never saw coming

Grand Seiko and their meticulous artistry never cease to amaze me. Each watch has a rich back story with every dial tone, texture, case form…
The three watches Nick wore most in 2020: Grand Seiko, Seiko and Universal Geneve
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The three watches Nick wore most in 2020: Grand Seiko, Seiko and Universal Geneve

In 2020, everything was different. The way we worked. The way we socialised. And even the way we wore watches. If you only ever got…
IN-DEPTH: The ‘other’ pink watch: Why I bought the Grand Seiko SBGA413 instead of waiting for the pink Rolex OP 36
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IN-DEPTH: The ‘other’ pink watch: Why I bought the Grand Seiko SBGA413 instead of waiting for the pink Rolex OP 36

When the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 was announced back in September, I was pleasantly surprised by the colourful Stella-inspired dials. Like a pack of Starburst…
The three watches Zach wore most in 2020: Tudor, Grand Seiko and Rolex
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The three watches Zach wore most in 2020: Tudor, Grand Seiko and Rolex

Editor’s note: You may note one watch gets more air time in this article than the other two. When we originally tasked our team to put…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGX343 is like a kick-ass Milgauss / Explorer hybrid with a killer quartz movement
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGX343 is like a kick-ass Milgauss / Explorer hybrid with a killer quartz movement

Is this the perfect everyday tool watch from the Zaratsu wizards? I am seriously baffled by the Grand Seiko SBGX343. This seems to be nothing…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGE263 GS9 Club US Limited Edition
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGE263 GS9 Club US Limited Edition

Grand Seiko has been celebrating its 60th Anniversary these past few weeks and months, but during today’s Grand Seiko USA webinar some huge news was…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGX341 is a formidable everyday option
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGX341 is a formidable everyday option

Are there any manufacturers that do quartz better than Grand Seiko? The brand, after all, makes their own quartz crystals in-house and upholds them to…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGJ241 GMT, only the second vertical striped dial of this kind
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGJ241 GMT, only the second vertical striped dial of this kind

Watch designs can be very homogenous at times, with brands capitalising on iconic silhouettes and forms to elevate their offerings. Grand Seiko, among other manufacturers,…
6 impressive quartz watches released in 2020, including Grand Seiko, Breitling and Bulova
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6 impressive quartz watches released in 2020, including Grand Seiko, Breitling and Bulova

It is no secret that quartz has its haters. It was only last week that we were in conversation with Roger Smith, who reminded us…
INTRODUCING: In tribute to the founder of Seiko, the new Grand Seiko SBGZ005 and SBGW260
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INTRODUCING: In tribute to the founder of Seiko, the new Grand Seiko SBGZ005 and SBGW260

Grand Seiko recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of the brand, and released an amazing collection of six watches in honour of the occasion. But now…
Cut costs, not quality: 5 superb Rolex Explorer alternatives, including Grand Seiko, Tudor and more
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Cut costs, not quality: 5 superb Rolex Explorer alternatives, including Grand Seiko, Tudor and more

I’m not alone in considering the Rolex Explorer one of the best examples of clean, sharp, monochromatic watches out there. But it’s fair to ask…
10 of the best sports watches of 2020 over $10K, with Rolex, Grand Seiko and Moser
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10 of the best sports watches of 2020 over $10K, with Rolex, Grand Seiko and Moser

Yesterday we explored the Top 10 sports watches under $10,000, but if you are willing to stretch your budget, there is an entirely new tier…
IN-DEPTH: An independent watchmaker explains why the new Grand Seiko 9SA5 caliber is so remarkable
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IN-DEPTH: An independent watchmaker explains why the new Grand Seiko 9SA5 caliber is so remarkable

Editor’s note: Grand Seiko turned heads at the start of 2020 with the announcement of a brand new in-house movement – the Grand Seiko 9SA5…
Celebrate! The Grand Seiko SLGH003 brings the mind-bending dual impulse escapement in the 9SA5 movement to steel
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Celebrate! The Grand Seiko SLGH003 brings the mind-bending dual impulse escapement in the 9SA5 movement to steel

Grand Seiko has been a true value proposition for collectors since its rebirth, providing some of the highest quality watches for your dollar. Many have…
“They polish places nobody can see.” Why the Instagram king of macro videography loves Grand Seiko
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“They polish places nobody can see.” Why the Instagram king of macro videography loves Grand Seiko

In this instalment of our discussion with the King of the Close-Up, Mr @horomariobro (you can find the first part right here), we take a…
Snow. My. God. The Grand Seiko SBGR319 presents a different take on the Snowflake
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Snow. My. God. The Grand Seiko SBGR319 presents a different take on the Snowflake

Editor’s pick: The Grand Seiko SBGR319 limited edition for the Asian market presents a new take on the brand’s world-renowned snow-driven aesthetics. Almost a year…
5 of the best watches released in 2020 under $3k, including Grand Seiko, Bulgari and Monta
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5 of the best watches released in 2020 under $3k, including Grand Seiko, Bulgari and Monta

This has been a bountiful year for the horologically inclined, and full of surprises. We have gone shopping with the virtual Time+Tide gold credit card,…
Why the Grand Seiko SBGE253 could be a great one-watch collection
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Why the Grand Seiko SBGE253 could be a great one-watch collection

For many watch enthusiasts, a somewhat paradoxical feeling can begin to set in after collecting for a little while. The more watches you collect, buying…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGW264, a classic dress watch in 18k gold with a hypnotic tapisserie dial
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGW264, a classic dress watch in 18k gold with a hypnotic tapisserie dial

I’m a vintage diver enthusiast, embracing smaller diameters, but still with a predilection for tough tools, even — don’t tell anyone — with a bespoke shirt…
INTRODUCING: The new Grand Seiko SBGC238 Limited Edition Spring Drive Chronograph is futuristic, aggressive, brilliant
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INTRODUCING: The new Grand Seiko SBGC238 Limited Edition Spring Drive Chronograph is futuristic, aggressive, brilliant

I am beginning to run out of synonyms for the scope of Grand Seiko for 2020, with yet another impressive reference being pulled out of…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGP005 is a blue/black abyss for the wrist
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGP005 is a blue/black abyss for the wrist

For some, the idea of ‘luxury quartz’ is a complete contradiction. Since the decimation of the mechanical watch industry upon its widespread release, quartz movement…
6 things you may not know about Grand Seiko – Part 2
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6 things you may not know about Grand Seiko – Part 2

During my visit to the Grand Seiko “Nature of Time” exhibition, in my home town of New York City, I was fortunate to learn some…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGR321 is among the best blue dial steel sports watches of 2020, and you can probably get one, which is nice
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGR321 is among the best blue dial steel sports watches of 2020, and you can probably get one, which is nice

Grand Seiko continue to celebrate their 60th anniversary with another limited edition to commemorate the milestone. The latest anniversary model is the Grand Seiko SBGR321,…
6 things you may not know about Grand Seiko – Part 1
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6 things you may not know about Grand Seiko – Part 1

While Grand Seiko has more and more collectors and watch buyers on their radar, with a community of fans growing each day, there is always…
The Grand Seiko SBGP005 offers classic looks and stone cold killer accuracy of +/- 10 seconds a year
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The Grand Seiko SBGP005 offers classic looks and stone cold killer accuracy of +/- 10 seconds a year

The Grand Seiko SBGP005 offers classic looks and stone cold killer accuracy of +/- 10 seconds a year As a distillation of what a Japanese…
VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SBGP005 offers classic looks and stone cold killer accuracy of +/- 10 seconds a year
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VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SBGP005 offers classic looks and stone cold killer accuracy of +/- 10 seconds a year

As a distillation of what a Japanese firm does best, the Grand Seiko SBGP005 offers a compelling line of thought – if you’re looking for…
VIDEO: The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ237 & SBGJ239 are two of the boldest, and best looking steel sports watches of 2020
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VIDEO: The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ237 & SBGJ239 are two of the boldest, and best looking steel sports watches of 2020

Editor’s note: When I first saw this video in the middle of last week, I hit the team WhatsApp message thread with a vengeance. Omitting…
The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ237 & SBGJ239 are two of the boldest steel sports watches of 2020
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The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ237 & SBGJ239 are two of the boldest steel sports watches of 2020

Over the past 12 months we’ve witnessed Grand Seiko unveiling more and more novelties that move away from their traditional dress watch modus operandi, and…
5 amazing watches showing at the Grand Seiko “Nature of Time” exhibition in New York City (including the one I’d give an organ for)
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5 amazing watches showing at the Grand Seiko “Nature of Time” exhibition in New York City (including the one I’d give an organ for)

Is your feed currently flooded with the Grand Seiko “Nature of Time” Exhibition in New York City? There’s a reason for that. Taking place Downtown…
Exploring the 10 Grand Seiko models exclusive to the US market
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Exploring the 10 Grand Seiko models exclusive to the US market

With the United States being one of the largest importers of Swiss watches, it should come as no surprise that Grand Seiko wants to try…
The best JDM Seiko and Grand Seiko watches and how you can get them, even if you don’t live in Japan
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The best JDM Seiko and Grand Seiko watches and how you can get them, even if you don’t live in Japan

Within the thriving community of Seiko and Grand Seiko enthusiasts, some of the most highly prized watches are released only in the Japanese Domestic Market…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGE253, SBGE257 and SBGE255 – 3 GMTs with colour, curves and cutting-edge tech
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGE253, SBGE257 and SBGE255 – 3 GMTs with colour, curves and cutting-edge tech

Twenty-seven … that’s how many watches Grand Seiko have already unveiled this year. And that’s not really an accurate statement – 27 new watches have been…
Which Grand Seiko Snowflake is right for you? Four models that show the stunning dial’s diversity
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Which Grand Seiko Snowflake is right for you? Four models that show the stunning dial’s diversity

Editor’s note: When people talk about the Grand Seiko Snowflake as being one watch, they are in fact forgoing the many and varied shades of…
The Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT SBGE248, a study in the magic pairing of gold and blue
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The Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT SBGE248, a study in the magic pairing of gold and blue

Editor’s note: We all love blue watches. That much is clear, with the popularity of the blue dial stainless steel sports watch escalating almost beyond belief…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGH279 with brushed granite-grey dial is a total smokeshow
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGH279 with brushed granite-grey dial is a total smokeshow

Grand Seiko’s growing reputation over the last few years has been because of three main factors — outstanding quality, mind-boggling value for money, and the…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGJ237 and SBGJ239, two terrific GMTs with lovely lume
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGJ237 and SBGJ239, two terrific GMTs with lovely lume

Looking at these two Grand Seiko GMTs, it’s easy to see how the world has changed from the time when the complication was invented. What…
Grand Seiko has just dropped two limited edition watches to celebrate their new Paris boutique, and the dials are incredible
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Grand Seiko has just dropped two limited edition watches to celebrate their new Paris boutique, and the dials are incredible

Grand Seiko really knows how to say bonjour with style – not only is their new Paris boutique the largest of its kind in the…
VIDEO: It’s part 3/3 of (pretend) Baselworld 2020, buckle up for 40 minutes of Seiko, Grand Seiko and Chris Hemsworth from his home in Byron Bay
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VIDEO: It’s part 3/3 of (pretend) Baselworld 2020, buckle up for 40 minutes of Seiko, Grand Seiko and Chris Hemsworth from his home in Byron Bay

Well, it’s been almost better than the real thing, and certainly as epic in terms of the length of the videos, but it’s over –…
VIDEO: Two precious metal Grand Seiko First references to celebrate the 60th anniversary
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VIDEO: Two precious metal Grand Seiko First references to celebrate the 60th anniversary

Grand Seiko are marking the 60th anniversary of their first watch with a small collection of dress watches that are based on the first ever…
Grand Seiko re-create their FIRST ever watch with the new SBGW257 platinum and SBGW258 yellow gold
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Grand Seiko re-create their FIRST ever watch with the new SBGW257 platinum and SBGW258 yellow gold

Grand Seiko re-create their FIRST ever watch with the new SBGW257 platinum and SBGW258 yellow gold Grand Seiko are marking the 60th anniversary of their…
The Goldilocks zone, Part 2 – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy, inc. a brand new Grand Seiko to die for
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The Goldilocks zone, Part 2 – 7 of the best mid-size watches money can buy, inc. a brand new Grand Seiko to die for

To recap: in Part 1 of this series, we took a look at seven of the best watches money can buy that measure between 34mm…
BATTLE ROYALE: The T+T Team list their favourite ever Grand Seiko dial (and, guess what, no Snowflakes)
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BATTLE ROYALE: The T+T Team list their favourite ever Grand Seiko dial (and, guess what, no Snowflakes)

Editor’s note: If you’re wondering, Battle Royale is a relatively new segment where someone in the team nominates a collection or, in this case, a…
HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko First SBGW258 in yellow gold, SBGW257 in platinum and SBGW259 in proprietary titanium
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HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko First SBGW258 in yellow gold, SBGW257 in platinum and SBGW259 in proprietary titanium

As we should all know by now, 2020 is the 60th anniversary of the launch of Grand Seiko, and while they have released a number…
James picks his 5 favourite new watches from 2020, including Bulgari, Omega & Grand Seiko
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James picks his 5 favourite new watches from 2020, including Bulgari, Omega & Grand Seiko

I must have written and rewritten this yarn half a dozen times. Every single moment I think I’ve cracked it, something in watch world happens…
VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is big and brawny, but make no mistake, it has brains too
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VIDEO: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is big and brawny, but make no mistake, it has brains too

There’s no doubt about it. The latest 47mm professional dive watch from Grand Seiko makes a dramatic first impression, but that shouldn’t overshadow just how…
The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is big and brawny, but make no mistake, it has brains too
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The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is big and brawny, but make no mistake, it has brains too

The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is big and brawny, but make no mistake, it has brains too There’s no doubt about it. The latest 47mm professional…
Your questions about the 2020 Seiko and Grand Seiko collections are answered here
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Your questions about the 2020 Seiko and Grand Seiko collections are answered here

This week we were lucky enough to have a number of the latest releases from Seiko and Grand Seiko in the office, and we put…
Grand Seiko ups the ante – on itself – with the SLGH002, where classic meets cutting edge
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Grand Seiko ups the ante – on itself – with the SLGH002, where classic meets cutting edge

Seiko is a brand that is well accustomed to competing with itself. Both to raise the bar for the brand’s watches, and for the betterment…
IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part II, the Spring Drives
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IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part II, the Spring Drives

If you haven’t yet read Part I, find the full article right here.  This year, to mark its 60th anniversary, Grand Seiko has introduced two…
IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part I, the Mechanicals
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IN-DEPTH: Grand Seiko Movements – Part I, the Mechanicals

It’s a pretty big deal for any watch company to launch an entirely new movement – let alone two new movements at once. But this…
INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is their best dive watch yet
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INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SLGA001 is their best dive watch yet

This year is a big one for Grand Seiko as it is the 60th anniversary of the brand, a number already made special with several…
INTRODUCING: The bold and blue Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary
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INTRODUCING: The bold and blue Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary

Most brands enjoy celebrating anniversaries based around the centenary, but not Grand Seiko, and it actually makes sense. In watchmaking, the number 60 is significantly…
The Grand Seiko SBGR311 is an explosion of chocolate tessellation
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The Grand Seiko SBGR311 is an explosion of chocolate tessellation

Editor’s note: Grand Seiko are known for excellence in most areas of watchmaking, but case finishing and dial execution are up there at the top.…
HANDS-ON: Is this Grand Seiko Elegance SBGK007 a perfect dress watch?
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HANDS-ON: Is this Grand Seiko Elegance SBGK007 a perfect dress watch?

Unquestionably one of Grand Seiko’s most surprising releases of 2019, the SBGK additions to the Elegance Collection had all the makings of a perfect dress…
RECOMMENDED WATCHING: A beginner’s guide to Grand Seiko
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RECOMMENDED WATCHING: A beginner’s guide to Grand Seiko

Editor’s note: Ever wanted to know why Grand Seiko is so revered in the horological hemisphere? Well, this video perfectly sums up why the doyen…
VIDEO: The timelessly elegant Grand Seiko SBGY002
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VIDEO: The timelessly elegant Grand Seiko SBGY002

Created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Grand Seiko’s prolific Spring Drive movement, SBGY002 is a limited edition dress watch for discerning fans of the…
HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGA407 Snowflake blue
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HANDS-ON: The Grand Seiko SBGA407 Snowflake blue

USP – the acronym for “unique selling point”. A watchmaker’s USP is paramount to their success, and if you look at the general consensus of…
3 watches you can buy right now at the new Grand Seiko Sydney Boutique
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3 watches you can buy right now at the new Grand Seiko Sydney Boutique

It was only three short years ago when the first-ever Australian Seiko Boutique opened in Sydney, but the Japanese powerhouse has kept very busy, announcing…
Big and blue: the Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT “Special”
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Big and blue: the Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic Hi-Beat GMT “Special”

Editor’s note: If you’re after a sports watch with a GMT complication, the world is your oyster … err, well, you get what I mean.…
RECOMMENDED READING: Exploding a Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT
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RECOMMENDED READING: Exploding a Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT

We have recommended taking a look at the master watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin deconstructing various watches in the past, and that’s because how interesting it is…
Top 5 Grand Seiko dials of 2019
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Top 5 Grand Seiko dials of 2019

It has been a stellar year for Grand Seiko, with the Japanese watchmaker releasing not only a bevy of new iterations of some of their…
Grand Seiko’s big Black Ceramic Spring Drive Chronograph GMT (ref. SBGC221)
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Grand Seiko’s big Black Ceramic Spring Drive Chronograph GMT (ref. SBGC221)

Editor’s note: Grand Seiko is typically seen as a restrained brand design-wise (dials excepted), but this 46mm chunk of titanium and ceramic proves that the…