GS Special Edition Nissan

Apr 16, 2019,22:09 PM
 

Spring Drive - 20 years  & NISSAN GT-R - 50 years will be celebrated in a limited edition Grand Seiko:




Both companies are singing the blues (Bayside Blue & GS Blue):



A new creation in the Grand Seiko sport collection pays homage to an emblematic Japanese classic, the NISSAN GT-R which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a very special edition. This Grand Seiko watch is at the leading edge of sports technology, with its Spring Drive chronograph caliber and a ceramic case. It will be available in June at selected Grand Seiko and Seiko Boutiques, and selected retail partners across the world.

Introduced in 1969, the Skyline 2000 GT-R was the first in this celebrated series. Since then, the GT-R has earned its place in sports car history as setting the absolute standard in performance and has continuously showcased NISSAN’s passion for, and mastery of, car making. Cutting edge technology combined with Japanese craftsmanship makes possible the precision and high performance of each generation of these remarkable sports cars.

Since its birth in 1960, Grand Seiko has also set the very highest standards in the essentials of watchmaking, accuracy, durability and legibility, thanks to the skills and experience of its Japanese watchmakers and craftsmen. The unique Spring Drive technology was launched in 1999, 20 years ago. (My first edition Seiko watch shown - Cazalea)


 (My first edition Credor watch shown - Cazalea) Notice the similarities between their architectures.


Both Grand Seiko and the NISSAN GT-R are determined to deliver the best in performance and this shared commitment to perfection is made strikingly clear in this collaborative and commemorative
timepiece.














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I have to say they nailed it from my point of view πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

 
 By: KMII : April 16th, 2019-22:10
The design language seems to fit and just like the GT-R took a very different approach to performance so does Spring Drive. Was hoping for such a cooperation πŸ˜‰ Btw. are the hands and stitching on the strap in Bayside Blue? πŸ˜πŸ”΅

Fastest reply in history! [nt]

 
 By: cazalea : April 16th, 2019-22:11
I guess it’s morning on the other side of the planet πŸ™‚

It is indeed...

 
 By: KMII : April 16th, 2019-22:21
And I am procrastinating on getting up πŸ˜‚

Refreshing design approach πŸ‘πŸ»

 
 By: JLCman : April 16th, 2019-23:22
And I love blue πŸ˜‰

Generally, I like it a lot, but ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : April 17th, 2019-02:58
that ceramic/titanium combination with the screws appears a bit like a crude makeshift solution; certainly not state of the art, compared with the ceramic cases of the competitors. Marcus

Marcus, I agree

 
 By: cazalea : April 17th, 2019-09:01
The total effect is one of making the watch case bulkier. I guess they could use the titanium "core" and restyle the outer ceramics if they wanted to -- reminds me a bit of the complex case IWC brought out with the Da Vinci tonneau model. Here's the "cera...  

GS Special Edition

 
 By: Boxcar : April 17th, 2019-08:47
The screws are so you can replace part of the case if it gets damaged. The Ceramic used is extremely tough but you cant polish out or repair.

I would have accepted that twenty years ago ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : April 18th, 2019-03:44
... in the starting days of ceramic cases (then by IWC). But today, ceramic has been proven as case material and is routine in high-end watchmaking. Frankenstein-like screwheads to slap on ceramic plates to a metal casework should be a thing of the past. ... 

Love it and nearly perfect the only negative is the price, I can buy a Nissan GTR for that πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ [nt]

 
 By: Rogi : April 17th, 2019-20:16
In all fairness they made a beautiful and stunning piece, I almost placed an order (had she been a VW special edition I would have been in trouble) but.... For some reason I see this price tag as more Credor appropriate, is Seiko trying to upmarket itself... 

Very cool version

 
 By: keks : April 17th, 2019-22:09
I wish this watch was closer to 40mm however.... lovely nevertheless!

I love my Grand Seikos...

 
 By: Moana43 : April 18th, 2019-04:39
which is why I am always amazed at how GS can consistently get chronographs so wrong. This one is no exception β€” truly awful.

SBGB001 is my preferred style

 
 By: cazalea : April 19th, 2019-08:51
Normal / small pushers, no GMT hand cluttering the dial, thinner case, clean design. I just wish it was titanium. Cazalea ...  

Love this...

 
 By: Sonny : April 20th, 2019-07:06
Anybody can share where to get this at the best price? The showroom in Singapore has closed i think... The last GS I got was from Japan.

Very limited, so try Wako or a large dealer in Japan

 
 By: cazalea : April 20th, 2019-07:08
Good luck - let us know