Yup, I am lucky as I am in Tokyo :-)) The only time I feel lucky to be in Tokyo when it comes to watches :-)) [nt]

Mar 24, 2018,04:15 AM
 

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BaselWorld 2018: Grand Seiko - New Releases, VFA is BACK, and the World's Fastest LIVE PICS!

 
 By: KIH : March 22nd, 2018-02:00
1. 20th Anniversary of the Grand Seiko 9S Mechanical Caliber (All, Note that these three models will be available immediately - hurry up!) Three special movements, a new case and a unique dial. All to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Grand Seiko 9S m...  

Yes..that is fast!

 
 By: MTF : March 22nd, 2018-02:13
The live photos are quick. Even quicker is the Grand Seiko Hi Beat Blue watch that my watch buddy in Singapore would love. I must tell him as it has all the features he was wishing for last week. Now they appear on a watch. Regards MTF

If I go for the 20th anniversary 9S series, I would go for the SS blue dial/ blue full rotor...

 
 By: KIH : March 24th, 2018-04:13
.. but blue ceramic one may be a bit too bulky although it is VERY light on your wrist. That is amazing....

Thank you for all the Info and pictures.

 
 By: nafetS : March 22nd, 2018-03:35
The yellow gold Special Edition Looks nice, but the prices difference to the Steel Version is too steep for me. I think The blue ceramic Looks nice, except for the blue links in the bracelet and it's probably too big. Leaves the blue Steel Limited Edition... 

Wow

 
 By: MRA : March 22nd, 2018-05:34
Great write up! Thank you

Question about the auto rotor

 
 By: jayeyedoubleemmwhy : March 22nd, 2018-20:17
I've always thought of the fully round titanium rotors in the SBGJ005 and SBGJ021 as being superior to the standard rotors; Seiko claims it handles shocks better, delivering less stress to the bearings of the oscillating weight. I wished they would use th... 

Thanks for the nice words for Seiko.

 
 By: KIH : March 24th, 2018-04:20
Well, the fully round rotor theory is interesting. That may be true - then again, there are "peripheral rotor" and the fully round rotor does block the view..... That must be a big dilemma at Seiko design department As for the full metal bracelet - I alwa... 

Thanks for your extensive report Ken!

 
 By: KMII : March 25th, 2018-02:51
Accompanied by great pictures, as always The only thing I am slightly sad about is that the VFA comes in platinum only. But the development is definitely in the right direction overall. Let’s see if another GS is on the cards this year...

Yeah, I know.... Let us wait for the day..

 
 By: KIH : March 25th, 2018-05:20
.. when Grand Seiko VFA comes back with SS case AND manual winding super caliber! They can do it!

That would be fantastic!

 
 By: KMII : March 25th, 2018-05:59
Waiting for that day

This is the VFA we were waiting for.

 
 By: Gnkt : March 25th, 2018-12:51
May be some day ...