Does this watch hack? Sorry, I am not experienced with Grand Seiko movements.

Have not worn this one in a while!

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 2nd, 2021-12:31

Hope everyone is having a great Saturday! ...

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Red seconds hand compliments the dark blue dial well too.

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Indeed...I was reflecting on the star today...I had the watch for over 6 months and the rate has not deviated by 2 sec yet! Now that is impressive

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 2nd, 2021-15:41

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By: India Whiskey Charlie : January 2nd, 2021-16:03

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Yes it does...but will admit did not touch it since I got it!

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 2nd, 2021-16:09

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No, it doesn't hack in the classic sense because it's High Accuracy Quartz

By: cazalea : January 2nd, 2021-17:50

The star indicates it’s one of the finest GS watches with specially-selected and trimmed crystals. Accurate to less than 10 seconds variation per year. On one of mine they offered to service and tweak it if it should misbehave outside that range in the fi...

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So how can one set it to track its accuracy?

By: India Whiskey Charlie : January 2nd, 2021-17:52

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The store had set it for me so if it does not hack the only thing I could see if they played with the battery which seemed extreme! They timed it to a atomic clock when I bought it

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 2nd, 2021-19:28

I will have to try tomorrow

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Sorry, it depends on what you mean by “hack”

By: cazalea : January 2nd, 2021-20:24

1. Does the movement incorporate a mechanism to stop the balance wheel when you pull out the crown - NO because there is no balance 2. Does the second hand stop when you pull out the crown - YES the drive motors stop 3. Does the second hand reset to zero ...

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Ah got it! Thanks for these additional info. I was thinking more of your scenario 2 here clearly but these are good clarifications... cheers

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 3rd, 2021-05:19

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Thanks horology75. I am pretty sure you could find a few AD with some new ones in stock. I think my AD got another one which was not sold before the Xmas lockdown...

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 3rd, 2021-05:22

What I like about this reference as well is the amazing finish of the case and bracelet...in the flesh it is quite a beauty of steel finishing...one of the best I have seen all brands included!

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