A Reasonable Grand Seiko ‘White Birch’ SLGH005
If you’ve been even casually aware of Grand Seiko’s last year, you will be familiar with this watch. For the better part of…
Value Proposition: Grand Seiko 6155-8000 Hi-Beat Special
I am not an expert in Grand Seiko yet even I am aware of and understand the extreme appeal of a VFA. However,…
Early Double-Signed Era Grand Seiko SBGR003
There’s something very majestic about Grand Seiko’s double-signed era. After the SBGR305 introduced GS-only signature dials, independence was solidified. Before that, times were…
Grand Seiko 45GS 4520-8000
If you want a classic Japanese ‘grammar of design’ and the early GS 36000 vph hi-beat movement, 45GS is your choice. Although modern…
Grand Seiko SBGY003 Spring Drive
I am a massive fan of Rob Reiner’s Spinal Tap mockumentary. I bring this up for one reason: if you were to turn…
Grand Seiko SBGA029 Spring Drive Diver
Today we have the one diver often discussed, but not often seen. The early GS diver is an engineering feat with a style…
Grand Seiko Skyflake SBGA407
Grand Seiko is all the rage right now. The horological enthusiast’s darling brand is enjoying a new found and well-deserved appreciation from the…
1 of 250: Grand Seiko SBGE249 ‘Blizzard’
I simply cannot believe that it has taken this long for me to post a Grand Seiko Spring Drive. Nonetheless, if I’m going…
Japan-Only Grand Seiko SBGJ231 GMT
Japanese culture is only a recent fascination of the West—myself included. I have two Grand Seikos in my watchbox and Yamazaki 12 on…
The Forgotten Grand Seiko LE: SBGR305
Grand Seiko and Omega are never ones to shy away from good limited edition. If it’s Tuesday, there’s a new Speedmaster LE. If…
Early 9F: Grand Seiko SBGV003 at No Reserve
If you’d like a 9F equipped Grand Seiko to try out the brand, you could do worse than this JDM-Only SBGV003. Almost as…
