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Cazalea explores the intriguing question of who buys a Grand Seiko, drawing insights from a product specialist at an authorized dealer. The post delves into the typical Grand Seiko customer profile, their preferences for movements, and common inquiries regarding straps. It also touches upon the challenges and potential of opening a dedicated Grand Seiko boutique, sparking a lively community discussion on brand identity and market strategy.
Here is who I think buys a GS. Someone that appreciates quality, someone who is non-pretentious and does not want to be the center of attention but rather that quiet person that listens and analyzes the room. Someone who enjoys things that are carefully made and that the attention to detail is not missed. Someone that smiles knowing that he found true value in something the layperson would not a bat an eye to. This of course is who I feel the GS collector may be. World Lux is a great dealer I en
I bought my 44GS there, and I upgraded the strap with one I sourced here in Los Angeles! (I also bought a Grand Seiko deployant from Japan for the heck of it.) So yes, I guess I sort of fit their profile! With respect to a NY GS boutique, I suspect there are plenty of knowledgeable folks who would be happy to have the job. Best, CaliforniaJed
. . . pretty much, down to puzzlement over the discrepancy with regard to straps, which doesn't quite make sense (and, remarkably, parallels Glashütte's proclivity for supplying overly long straps). The most common thread amongst those drawn to GS, imho, is a heightened appreciation for the qualities of value and tradition. Anyone with sufficient resources can make a fabulous watch; to make one affordable to the common man is distinguishing. Art
I don\'t know this model but I like it! Can you tell us more? Cheers, Cazalea
Model number should be SBGH031G. Pardon for the bad mobile phone picture. A good picture should shows the multiple lion logo on the dial.
... it is becoming more common to give the broom-to-be Grand Seiko or other watch of choice in return of the engagement ring from the bride-to-be. So, more and more young guys are wearing Grand Seiko. In other words, when you see a young guy wearing Grand Seiko, you could assume that it was the gift from his now-wife:-) Sure, there are lots of choices of watches for that purpose, but Grand Seiko seems to be the top choice of either of "them". That "profile" is the most common "what kind of guy b
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