Rare Grand Seiko 61GS 6146 8010 Arabesque Working — USD 5,189

High frequency watches became a focus for the author after compiling a list of calibers. They acquired a vintage Grand Seiko 45GS 4520-8000, belonging to the classical era, and detailed the historical evolution of the brand. The watch adheres to the 'Nine Enduring Elements' of Grand Seiko Style.

SBGH035, the review "SPECIAL" for several reasons 2014 was a particularly good year for Seiko. - Presentation of the 9S86 Hi-Beat 36000 GMT caliber, winner of the “Petite Aiguille” Price at the GPHG competition, - Tribute of the " Self-Dater” GS model of 1964 (GS57), - Release of the Prospex collect

I posted recently about succumbing to the new Grand Seiko reissue of the 44GS. The news of the release from Basel caught my attention. In photos, the sexy lines and amazing finish drew me in. Then KIH recently posted about it and its fantastic handwind movement, and I was hooked. A few weeks ago I f

Before moving up to the review of the SBGH035, there , let us begin with the constant quest for accuracy within Seiko. SBGH035 History of the accuracy at Seiko Even if quest for accuracy was always a part of Seiko DNA, below is a brief summary of its history within Seiko Corporation. Readers will fi

Seiko was the 1st in Japan to introduce a 5Hz (36,000bph) movement, labeling it the 61GS. The movement 1st appeared in Grand Seiko in 1968, a year after Longines Ultra-Chron movement and a year before Zenith’s El Primero. There weren’t tons of GS’s made with “Hi-Beats”, but Seiko did utilize the 36,

Like the VFA just posted by bimbeano this 61GS was also finely tuned (to Speical if not VFA standards). Accuracy aside it’s the case design that really sets these watches apart. Pictures will never do them justice however.