Category: GRAND SEIKO

Owner Review: Grand Seiko 5646-7040

When it comes to vintage Grand Seiko and the Grand Seiko 5646-7040, the famous designer Taro Tanaka comes to mind. Tanaka was credited with developing a set of rules in 1962, called the “Grammar of Design”, emphasizing the concept of a unified design within Seiko. Ultimately, he wanted to compete with the Swiss watchmakers in…
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28/04/2020
Owner Review: Grand Seiko SBGX061 – Quartz at its Best

This is the Grand Seiko SBGX061 with the revered 9F62 quartz movement. Yes, it’s a quartz. If you’re brushing this away as a regular quartz then you’re missing out, a lot. The model somehow grabbed my attention. I don’t know why, maybe it’s the look of the ultra-sharp hands or the sweet proportion. Or maybe…
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06/01/2020
Owner Review: Grand Seiko GMT SBGJ231 Mt. Iwate

The Grand Seiko GMT SBGJ231, or the Blue Iwate (or Midnight Iwate depending on who you talk to) is a watch I am really proud of owning. This version is a Japan special which you can only purchase directly from a Seiko Premium Boutique in Japan (only two of these in the world located in…
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17/09/2019