I think GS doesn't bother with cloisonne - too many customers, too many dials, not enough time and technicians

Sep 06, 2022,17:47 PM
 

Plus other brands have established themselves there -- so why "fight on the enemy's turf" when they have established themselves in so many unique dial techniques that other companies can't easily match.

Typically there are dozens of steps in the production of these dials anyway!

Cazalea

The original Snowflake

























Jet black under most conditions



until one day you tilt the dial and see this





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New Grand Seiko dial . . .

 
 By: edtonkin : September 4th, 2022-22:06
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Wow it looks really cool Ed! New addition to the collection?

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : September 4th, 2022-22:09
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Yessir! It’s a limited edition (aren’t all Grand Seikos these days 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️)

 
 By: edtonkin : September 4th, 2022-22:29
I just fell in love with the dial and I do like the Elegant series case shape. Very comfortable. Just wish they quit with all the special editions. Seems like every week a new one or two.
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Very cool, is it a spring drive or mechanical movement?

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : September 4th, 2022-22:49
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SBGK015 - manual winding & limited to 300 pieces.

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : September 4th, 2022-23:07
$7500
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Wow even sexier! :-)))

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : September 4th, 2022-23:08
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Sorry it's manual...

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : September 4th, 2022-23:09
Here's the watch: www.grand-seiko.com
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still an awesome watch!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : September 4th, 2022-23:25
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Thank you!

 
 By: edtonkin : September 4th, 2022-22:30
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That dial is very cool and captivating. Congratulations!

 
 By: orahu : September 4th, 2022-22:34
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I think I’m in love 😍 …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 4th, 2022-22:34
That’s a fabulous dial 👀
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Is the dial stamped or engine-turned, please?

 
 By: kjkt3 : September 5th, 2022-01:02
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Stamped I’m quite sure.

 
 By: edtonkin : September 5th, 2022-03:01
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I think GS doesn't bother with cloisonne - too many customers, too many dials, not enough time and technicians

 
 By: cazalea : September 6th, 2022-17:47
Plus other brands have established themselves there -- so why "fight on the enemy's turf" when they have established themselves in so many unique dial techniques that other companies can't easily match. Typically there are dozens of steps in the productio...  
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This looks nice.

 
 By: @lberti : September 5th, 2022-07:25
Reminds me a bit of the GINZA LE
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Yes, you're right, cazalea. What SEIKO do they do very well.

 
 By: kjkt3 : September 6th, 2022-22:57
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Handsome and fun watch -- enjoy!

 
 By: Tifosi99 : September 8th, 2022-14:26
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Glad to see you aboard the GS train, Ed! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 10th, 2022-17:25
. . . hope you remember this one . . . . . . from our meet-up last year. Best, Art ...  
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