Seiko

You asked for it -- Thinnner 38 x 11mm, Manual wind, No Date, Deployant Clasp, Sapphire Caseback 60th anniversary of Grand Seiko is marked by the re-creation of the 1960 original! The date was December 18, 1960. For some time, a determined team in Seiko’s...  

Can't wait to see them in the metal.

Might have to check my bank account ...

Yes, those previous runs were slightly different but doing this again just doesn’t seem right. GS of course is not alone in this, but it’s annoying nonetheless. (I don’t own any of the previous LEs)

The one I bought on my 60th birthday. But this is SS case, solid case back, different color dial, same movement, and almost a decade ago. What can you do? Cazalea ...  

I agree, what can you do?

3rd time in a few years and it’s not limited. Don’t get me wrong, I am a fan and own a an example of the first re-edition, but this just seems kinda lame pushing on the same old strings from GS in terms of concept, even though the execution still good. An... 

But yeah, it’s just a kick in the face for those that scrambled for the last Limited Edition, and the Limited Edition before that.

But of course the platinum is spectacular, too

and SGBW257 are both identical platinum watch except that the 1) latter is not a limited edition, 2) has sapphire crystal back and 3) more expensive? Current Seiko is no longer the same as the old Seiko. It is a pity. Still, they make great watches due to... 

How we view the company is a matter of opinion. If they have “sold their soul” we will eventually know... or maybe we are getting hints of it now. But they can’t grow based on our purchases- you and I don’t buy enough watches (even though we’ve tried). Ca... 

they had in the past did splendidly well, even without the international market. Seiko is a small entity in a huge corporation, iirc. If they remain the same spirit when it started, their future will definitely be amazing, They do not need all the boutiqu... 

As you said, they're great watches still but a little magic got lost along the way.

When they stop believing themselves as Seiko and think Grand Seiko is the brand the world adores. Maybe true but it starts to lose the allure and the mystery. Still, I am still very proud of my Grand Seiko

I could kick myself for not buying the old GMT ivory dial a few years ago in Kyoto.. along with a SBGW031 that surfaced locally but didn't give too much thought at the time thinking Seiko-G/S would always be around. I got a bit sad when they decided to go... 

Just because I’ve got to meet (virtually) great watch collectors like you guys. Cazalea