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The Grand Seiko SBGA497 Honors 20 Years 9R Spring Drive Movement

The 25 year journey to Grand Seiko’s Tentagraph

Introducing - The 2024 Ginza-Exclusive Grand Seiko 62GS Hi-Beat SBGH317

I shouldn’t have to convince you to visit Tokyo, Japan. The city alone is a solid enough reason to book a flight and experience something that has nothing in common with Western culture. But here’s another solid reason to travel to Tokyo… A watch that you’ll only be able to get in one district of […]

Three On Three: Comparing Entry-Level, In-House Automatics From Grand Seiko, Omega, And Rolex

How do affordable models from three of the biggest brands in high-end watchmaking stack up?

Watch Spotting: Shohei Ohtani Wears Grand Seiko During His Record-Breaking Dodgers Announcement

Plus, a familiar face shows us the kind of watch you can buy after retiring as an all-time great.

Photo Report: Grand Seiko GS9 Experience 2023 in Los Angeles

Grand Seiko Elegance Hand-Wound SBGW305: I’m Officially Obsessed

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Grand Seiko offers three new flavors of the 44GS, just for the US

The Grand Seiko SBGW297 and SBGW299 focus on the details

Grand Seiko SBGJ275 and SBGM253 GMT watches commemorate 25 years of Caliber 9S

Introducing the Grand Seiko SBGA481 “Tokyo Lion”

Pre-Owned Picks: A Close-Up Of A Grand Seiko, A Dual Time Vacheron Overseas, And A Cartier Tank Américaine In Full White Gold

Plus a PanoReserve from Glashütte in this week’s selection.

[VIDEO] Battle of the White GMTs: Grand Seiko SBGE285 & Rolex Explorer II 16570

There has never been a better time to be in the market for a GMT watch, with no shortage of great options at a wider range of prices than perhaps ever before. There is one watch that’s remained a pillar of the genre over the years, however, and that is the Explorer II reference 16570. It holds up just as well today as it did when it was introduced in the late ‘80s, and remains a favorite among enthusiasts for its sweet spot sizing, and a timeless design that seems to go with everything. But that’s a watch that’s been out of production for decades, so where is the modern incarnation of this ethos? We may have found a perfect candidate in the Grand Seiko SBGE285. Grand Seiko hasn’t exactly been at the center of the scruffy tool watch scene in the same way that 5 digit Rolex references have, but this SBGE285 offers a compelling case for Grand Seiko’s take on the genre with this modern tool-ish GMT. This is a watch that might look a little intimidating by the numbers, but offers a different experience on-wrist. It might not be as svelte as the Explorer II, but there’s plenty to admire here, from the stunning finishing on the hands and dial furniture, to the unorthodox case architecture, which are all executed to Grand Seiko’s high standards. Ultimately, these two watches offer very different experiences that reflect the two brands at their very best. That said, they do converge in a few surprising ways, which Kat and Blake discuss in this inside look at watches...

Turning 50 with the Grand Seiko SBGE257

Three years ago, my significant other turned 50 and for this milestone birthday she absolutely wanted a Tesla automobile. As the wonderful husband I am and knowing my 50th birthday was three years away, I knew this could open the door to a significant watch purchase, so of course, we made it happen. Luckily, we were very fortunate to take possession of her new cherry red car just weeks before the pandemic turned the entire world upside down.  From that day forward, I had to figure out what would make the perfect 50th birthday watch, however, before we get to this process, you have to understand something about me. I call myself a serial monogamist when it comes to watch collecting. I am one of those people that can only have one “good” watch at a time. I cannot seem to have more than one, as there is always a preferred one and that one always gets the wrist time.  As a result, since 1997, I have gone through hundreds of watches, always looking for watch next. My preference is for sport, dive and pilot watches and I have owned, photographed and reviewed some of the very finest in the world. I have done this by frequently trading, or selling and buying, but always with the same pool of watch funds. Oh, I have added a little bit here and there, and I have also gotten lucky a few times and come out favorably on some trades. All that said, it has been years since the wifely unit permitted a large watch purchase.  You see, we have two adult kids in college and despite wha...

Pre-Owned Picks: A Rolex Made for the Deepest Depths, A Very Limited-Edition Grand Seiko, And The First Modern Breitling Top Time

Some of our favorite pre-owned watches available in the Hodinkee Shop.

Introducing: Grand Seiko's Latest Diver - The Evolution 9 5-Day Diver 'Ushio' SLGA023 (Live Pics)

Ride the tide with the brand's latest Spring Drive diver.

Introducing the Franck Muller Grand Central Tourbillon Flash CX 36

Introducing Maurice Lacroix Aikon Grand Date Technicolor

In Conversation with Akio Naito: Grand Seiko, The Pursuit of Perfect Watchmaking

Wei catches up with Mr. Akio Naito, President of Seiko Watch Corporation, who will soon celebrate 40 years with the company in 2024. From his humble beginnings at the company straight out of university to leading it from strength to strength as it grows its presence around the world, Mr Naito shares the key milestones […]

In-Depth: An Exquisite Grand Seiko With The World's Most Beautiful Spring-Drive Movement

"You must pay the price, if you wish to secure the blessing." – Andrew Jackson

Hands-On: The Rose Gold Grand Seiko ‘Hana-ikada’

An elegant take on the fan-favorite 'Shunbun,' this new limited edition pairs a pink gold case with the familiar pale pink dial.

Introducing the Grand Seiko SLGC001 Tentagraph, SBGD213 and SBGZ009

Introducing: The Meticulously Engraved Grand Seiko SBGZ009

A new manual-wind, time-only piece hand engraved by the masters of the Micro Artist Studio.

Introducing: Grand Seiko's First Mechanical Chronograph, The Tentagraph (Live Pics)

The high-beat watch is the latest edition to the Evolution 9 Collection.

Grand Seiko SLGC001G Tentagraph - Is The Brand’s First Chronograph Worth Your Time?

At Watches and Wonders 2023 the iconic Japanese brand shared their next innovative vision for their product line's direction: the SLG001G Tentagraph, their first ever mechanical chronograph.

Introducing: The Grand Seiko Snowflake Meets A GMT With The SBGJ27 ‘Yukigesho’

Sort of. Either way, this one has got to be the GMT of the winter.

Introducing: Re-Creations Of The First Grand Seiko For The 60th Anniversary Of Grand Seiko, SBGW259, SBGW258, SBGW257

Three new watches that celebrate the austere beauty of the originals from 1960, now in regular production models.

Introducing the Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Pursuit

Introducing: Grand Seiko Is At It Again With A Pair Of Limited Releases To Celebrate The 25th Anniversary Of The Caliber 9S

Dial in the clouds and not a care in the world.

Grand Seiko’s First Limited Editions of 2023 Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the 9S Caliber

It’s an often repeated mantra around here: every year is an anniversary year. And if a watch brand is going to be successful in today’s hyper competitive market where, frankly, a lot of brands are offering products that are remarkably similar to one another, they need to differentiate themselves. And looking at a calendar, and figuring out how many years it’s been since “X” accomplishment or “Y” watch was first released is (usually) a decent runway for explaining what makes you special. To that end, Grand Seiko is embarking on what will apparently be a year of celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Caliber 9S, a movement which has become foundational to Grand Seiko in the decades since its debut.  The Caliber 9S has become a broad family of movements over the years, as Grand Seiko has continuously refined the caliber, including adding GMT functionality. Grand Seiko has used the 9S movements as a platform for their MEMS engineering techniques, which allow for insanely tight tolerances in movement making for certain key components, and you could probably argue that 9S movements represent the most traditional watchmaking currently practiced by the brand. Today, 9S movements are universally known to be reliable and rock solid high frequency calibers that often perform even better than the specs would indicate. Most recently, the 9S served as the springboard for the creation of Grand Seiko’s next generation Hi-Beat movement, the 9SA5.  While it might not be t...