Category: grand seiko

INTRODUCING: The Grand Seiko SBGJ269 ‘Pink Flannel’

In the interest of journalistic integrity I have to admit my biases, and I am obsessed with pink. My hair has been pink for the best part of five years, I own vast amounts of pink clothes, and yet I don’t own a pink watch. I was incredibly close to buying a Grand Seiko SPGJ249, … Continued

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3 years ago

VIDEO: Grand Seiko make a compelling case for a one-watch collection with their new quartz GMTs

You may have your own opinion about quartz watches, but Grand Seiko has certainly elevated the movement technology to a whole different level. And their new 9F-powered GMT models make a compelling case for half of a two-watch collection, or even a one-watch collection, depending on your needs. A quartz GMT certainly fits the bill … Continued

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3 years ago

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 and SBGW293 condense dazzling dials into 36.5mm cases

The 44GS case has been a staple in Grand Seiko’s line-up for a long time, with the Japanese luxury giant paying tribute to its 55th anniversary with multiple new releases over the past 12 months. This newest duo, the Grand Seiko SBGW291 and SBGW293, also fall into that category, being placed in Grand Seiko’s Heritage … Continued

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3 years ago

The new Grand Seiko SLGH013 means the 9SA5 x 44GS case combo has arrived in standard production

Grand Seiko SLGH013Don’t get me wrong. The Evolution 9 case geometry has a stellar aesthetic. But when we first saw Grand Seiko’s innovative and beautiful 9SA5 hi-beat calibre in a case other than the Evolution 9 case, the classic and iconic 44GS case it was found in for their limited edition SLGH009, I immediately knew I wanted … Continued

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3 years ago

The Collector’s Series – Meet @so.frech, Our First Collector Talking Grand Seiko

For the first time in our Collector’s Series we talk about a Grand Seiko and we do this with Austria-based collector who can be found as @so.frech on Instagram. Grand used to be JDM (Japan Domestic Market) only and only opened up to customers from outside Japan since 2010. Although it’s not a young brand, for people outside Japan, Grand Seiko remained unknown. By now the brand is pretty well established among its peers and here on MONOCHROME we are always highly enthusiastic when we’re talking about Grand Seiko. And not only because of the Zaratsu polishing technique – an ancient method to polished Samurai swords – that results is stupendously good finished cases and hands. We will be talking with @so.frech about his Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGA083. 

5 years ago

Introducing – The Grand Seiko Sports Spring Drive Chronograph GMT SBGC240

Last year Grand Seiko celebrated the 60th anniversary of its foundation. This year, the entire Seiko Corporation, founded in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori, celebrates its 140th anniversary. As you would expect, multiple commemorative watches have been and will be launched as a tribute to the brand’s founder. Next in line for the 140th-anniversary collection is […]

5 years ago

Introducing – Grand Seiko Masterpiece Spring Drive 8-Day Jewelry Watch SBGD207

Yesterday, Grand Seiko unveiled a jewellery timepiece during the Seiko summit that officially kicked off the 140th-anniversary celebrations of the brand’s foundation. Housed in a platinum case and powered by the brand’s hyper-precise Spring Drive calibre, the green garnets, diamonds and mother-of-pearl capture the natural beauty of the Mishaka pond in Shiojiri. Limited to just […]

5 years ago

Introducing – Grand Seiko Heritage Calibre 9SA5 Platinum SLGH007J

In March 2020, Grand Seiko celebrated the 60th anniversary of its foundation by introducing a newly designed watch featuring a cutting-edge and advanced movement, the Hi-Beat Calibre 9SA5 with multiple innovations, such as the novel Dual Impulse escapement. First presented in a gold case, followed by a limited edition in steel, and a few weeks ago in […]

5 years ago

Introducing – Grand Seiko Elegance GMT “24 Seasons” Collection

It’s going to be a big year at Seiko as the company celebrates the 140th anniversary of its founding by Kintaro Hattori. Although the higher-end Grand Seiko brand appeared in 1960, the anniversary will be celebrated across the board with a flurry of releases from both Seiko and Grand Seiko. The dials of this particular […]

5 years ago

Introducing – The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 9SA5 “Shirakaba” SLGH005

Back in March 2020, Grand Seiko was celebrating its 60th anniversary and, in addition to expected special edition watches, the brand struck hard by presenting a fascinating movement, the Hi-Beat Calibre 9SA5 with multiple innovations, such as the novel Dual Impulse escapement. First presented in a gold case, followed by a limited edition in steel, […]

5 years ago