cazalea
[Seiko Moderator]
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Lots of good questions
Seiko, through its Credor brand, has already produced a few specials that exceed $250,000 - which is very high in anyone's eyes for "a watch."
The minute repeater Spring Drive, which Ken (KIH) and I have both had the privilege to wear. Here is his profile:
CLICK FOR KEN'S REPORT
And my report
CLICK FOR MIKE'S REPOR
And the watch on my arm:
And the new decorated tourbillon with mechanical movement. 
The question is whether they can translate the appreciation paid by Japanese collectors to Credor over to some Americans & Europeans for Grand Seiko.
I have no doubt it will be a wonderful watch. And I would not fear a glut of them on the market as they really only have a couple people to make them - probably shifting over the folks who make Eichi and the minute repeater (the tourbillon comes from a different factory).
Grand Seiko / Credor production comes from a small group on the periphery of Seiko (although its staff is the cream of the Seiko workforce). I'd compare it to the small group at FCA that produces the Viper, or the team of Ford people who are responsible for the GT40.
It's just that the watch represents (to me & especially my wife) a new car, or a decent boat, or a couple very nice vacation cruises, etc. so maybe if I want one I'll have to liquidate a handful of my existing friends (watches).
Cazalea
This message has been edited by cazalea on 2016-07-02 18:59:07
Beautiful; too stark?
I don\'t know if anyone has seen a production watch. They are planning to bring one to the USA in the Fall to show it to prospective at the boutique in NYC. Ok, it\'s platinum, hand-built, but approaching $60k USD, so buying it requires commitment. Cazale...
How will most Grand Seiko fans view this watch 5 years from now or when it stops production?
Do you think Grand Seiko is overstepping on this watch in terms of price point, metal choice etc... ? In other words, do people who follow the brand closely think the platinum 8 day is more of a novelty or is this watch Grand Seiko's attempt to take one s...
Lots of good questions
Seiko, through its Credor brand, has already produced a few specials that exceed $250,000 - which is very high in anyone\'s eyes for "a watch." The minute repeater Spring Drive, which Ken (KIH) and I have both had the privilege to wear. Here is his profil...
I seem to remember...
That they only intend to produce 8 pieces, at the Micro Artist studio. A bit beyond my current range but if I was in the market, I\'d seriously consider it (although not sure if I\'d go for this or the Credor Eichi II. They are certainly looking to become...
Unique look?
Thanks to everyone for responding so far. I wonder why GS decided not to give it perhaps a more unique look? For example it bares some similarity to the SBGA 011 minus the date window. The Credor's could never be confused with anything else. Then again, I...
Well I suppose it depends on what you mean by "unique look"
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My Grail
Not only my Grand Seiko grail, but my grail watch. A platinum watch with diamond dust in the gorgeous dial, and fantastic movement. At first, I thought it a bit large at 43mm. But when I learned about the movement having 3 barrels to support the power res...
There is one specimen in Lyon
A couple of weeks ago I saw the SBGD001 in the freshly opened Seiko Boutique in Lyon, and took a few pictures. The first thing you notice from far is the dial; the hue is like the purest white you can imagine, paradoxically in a dense and intense manner, ...
Thank you for the extensive review
All of my other Grand Seikos might soon be for sale (along with cat, birds in the garden, and a half dozen cars) Cazalea
Some more details, not to help though...
Hi Mike, you know I will never leave a moonphase cat without home! On the SBGD001, an imprortant precision: the prototype shown in Lyon is made of white gold. I was told that the alloy contains a decent amount of palladium to make it look like platinum. T...
Got mine last week
When seeing and handling it in Basel earlier this year I just new I had to have it. Sold a PP5980 to, partially, fund it. For me it is The Watch. ...
BRAVO!
Congratulations. We can see how beautiful it is. Can you tell us how it feels? Cheers, Cazalea (trying to get my nerves up to order one)
Awesome!!!
This watch is nothing short of spectacular. I would love to have this if it was 39mm. I have a 6.5 inch wrist. Can you share with us a wrist shot and let us know what's your wrist size? A Grand Seiko created by Micro Art Studio is super desirable. I hope ...
An exit watch if that were at all possible..
Thanks for sharing. Really beautiful. Echi