Grand Seiko Model List Directory: Quartz, Mechanical

cazalea · 2015-11-04T12:54:29Z

Explore the comprehensive Grand Seiko model directory, cataloging Quartz, Mechanical, and Spring Drive references for collectors.

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Cazalea's ongoing project to create a comprehensive directory of Grand Seiko models is an invaluable community resource, meticulously cataloging hundreds of references across Quartz, Mechanical, and Spring Drive categories. This ambitious undertaking, acknowledged by the author as a challenging endeavor, provides a centralized and dynamic reference point for collectors navigating the vast and ever-expanding world of Grand Seiko.

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I'm continuing to refine the Grand Seiko application tables.

This file now contains only pointers to the three sets of tables.

You can find the QUARTZ Grand Seiko models here.

You can find the MECHANICAL Grand Seiko models here.

You will find the SPRING DRIVE Grand Seiko models here.

My apologies for splitting up the data in this way, but now the tables can be expanded without running into browser issues. Hopefully they will be easier to use as well.

If you have comments or additions you can leave them in this thread, or under the individual tables.

Thanks for your participation in this (ever-growing) project! I have catalogued over 320 models, some in editions as small as 5 watches! I am now seeing why no one has ever tried to do this before. And I have to give thanks to Google's search engine, eBay listings, Jayhawk's photo database, and all the folks who have chipped in with observations.

It seems there is no end to GS brand manager creativity, flagship store special models, and opportunity for special dial treatments in the Grand Seiko world.

Cazalea

7 Nov 2015

This message has been edited by cazalea on 2015-11-07 07:56:38

Key Points from the Discussion

The listed accuracy for SBGA109, SBGA103, and SBGA105 should be updated to 0.5 sec/day, and models marked 'SPECIAL' on the dial, indicating higher accuracy, should be clearly identified.
A suggestion was made to use Google Sheets for hosting the data, allowing for a 'view only' public sheet that is easily editable by the author, to overcome technical display issues with large spreadsheets on the forum.
The author is currently reformatting the tables and addressing technical issues with browser and application display limits due to the extensive data, promising improved visibility before uploading larger files.
SBGH019, SBGH020, and SBGH022 should also be categorized as 'Hi-Accuracy' with a -2/+4 sec/day certification and 'SPECIAL' dial text, similar to SBGH035.
The project, despite its complexity, was manageable for the author due to years of experience with Grand Seikos and a career in technical data compilation, demonstrating the dedication required for such a resource.
The directory is a dynamic, constantly updated PuristS resource, freely available online, with no plans for separate copies, encouraging users to bookmark and share the link.
Several models are missing from the directory, including SBGM031 GMT Blue dial, SBGA089 Snowflake dial (white gold), and SBGA090 Snowflake dial (yellow gold), with a correction that SBGA092 is pink gold, not yellow.

The Discussion

davudvl

Oct 7, 2015

Thanx for doing this.

Must have taken a lot of time.

cazalea

Oct 7, 2015

You're welcome

It took me months to get around to it - but after about 8 years shopping for, owning and writing about Grand Seikos, and a career of compiling technical data for a living, this wasn't all that hard an "assignment". I just had to get myself focused on the task for a few days. I hope it will be helpful. Cazalea

KMII

Oct 7, 2015

This is a real treasure trove!

Makes checking for specific references so much easier - thank you so much for that! One thing I noticed, the SBGH035 is missing. Oversight of did you exclude the Specials?

cazalea

Oct 8, 2015

Just missed it

Along with a couple other newer watches. I've added them all in and updated the table. Sorry. But I've found the best proofreaders are the ones looking for their own watches! Mike

KMII

Oct 8, 2015

Hopefully soon :)

Not quite there yet but working on it...

Gnkt

Nov 3, 2015

Few models missing

Thanks for this great job. The following models are missing : SBGM031 GMT Blue dial SBGA089 Snowflake dial, white gold case SBGA090 Snowflake dial, yellow gold case Correction : SBGA092 is pink gold (not yellow)

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