Are Grand Seiko releases getting repetitive?
While I am a great admirer of Grand Seiko and their reliable non-kinetic calibers plus the case-workmanship and nice pricepoint, I see certain monotony in their releases. Reasons being; 1. Too many three hand watches with just the dial variations being th...
All really valid points but my biggest issue with GS are the too thick cases
A useable piece in the 10–11mm range would be really welcomed
Yes and no
Hello from your Seiko moderator. As you know, GS is part of the very large Seiko universe of watches, clocks, sport timers, etc. Grand Seiko defines its mission in these words: Grand Seiko believes that the essential qualities of a wristwatch are accuracy...
"Grand Seiko believes that the essential qualities of a wristwatch are accuracy, beauty, legibility, durability, and ease of use"
I think this one ticked all those boxes Mike and at 12.1mm is perfect size for my small wrist. It's exactly what I was looking for. Cheers S ...
I agree with all your points...
except them being at a nice pricepoint. They have ramped up the msrp too high too fast and I no longer look them as a value proposition as they were. I love Grand Seikos but for them to play at the same level as Rolex Patek and Cartier, they have a long w...
Yes I agree on many points. They may do it on purpose
To create a uniques identity of GS (notably the angular lugs and sharp lines of case). It works in that it is instantly recognizable, unmistakable GS watch. My concern is due to thick cases. When others can do GMT watch with thickness below 12 mm, GS can ...
I agree with many of these points.
What I’ve come to realize is that modern GS is just not for me. That may change, I am happy to see smaller diameters even with the thicker cases (all of my vintage GS pieces are on the thicker side, but at 36-37mm the watches wear well). Some of the piece...
