Grand Seiko GMT: Blown Away by Quality

I just don’t get how GS can make such a tremendous watch for such a low price, the zeratsu finishing is outrageous!!! So is the quality of materials used and the sheer amount of engineering put into the design and the movement.
What really got me since I got it has been the dial, this is not my first GS but it’s certainly my favorite, and it’s mostly the mesmerizingly beautiful dial, GS went for a more traditional look here compared to their better known textured dials but the hand lacquer quality makes for a far more precious result. That coupled with the diamond like polished indices and the wonderful ceramic bezel gives you far more pretty per buck than you have any right to ask for.

I am unable to capture the blue dial in pictures, this is one to experience in person, but here is a pic anyway:




I am very pleased to see GS making headway in terms of their design, here is a casual GMT that truly feels unique and in a very Japanese fashion. Kind of reminds me of Lexus sedans somehow.

Also of note is the amount of thought that went into making the watch large at 44mm yet comfortable for all wrist sizes, the curvature of the case sloping inwards makes the watch unobstructive when flexing the wrist.










The bracelet is the weak point of this offering in my opinion, a significant upgrade from previous GS bracelets that borrowed heavily from commercially produced Seikos, but still not at the level of Rolex or Omega, especially the clasp.

Overall I am over the moon with this piece, such a fantastic value and a truly beutifull watch with a great movement. I highly recommend this particular Grand Seiko