Seiko

Here is the report of the event, to which I was invited by my AD, held at the latest most-talked-about high rise commercial building in Tokyo. I am having two luncheons for other watch brands at the same place this week 1. Venue Toranomon Hills (the name ...  

Display is full of historical drool-worthy pieces..... For starter, original vs re-issue #1 The First Grand Seiko "Selfdater" original vs re-issue (although quartz...) 44GS, original vs Re-issue. Historically important pieces. 1967: 62GS - the first autom...  

Dial making... I really hate to show this.... Here is the parts of the dial (index bar, logo, power reserve indicator, date window....). The video of the professional doing it. Looks very easy. So small.... This is the dial to work on - after I have put 1...  

Enjoy the current line-up (a part of) Grand Seiko. For details, please refer to: Hi-beat Grand Seiko + multi-level movement parts model. And the souvenirs for the visitors: Special Grand Seiko Pin set Leather glass case I won at the raffle. That's it, fo...  

Only that I am grumpy that I wasn't on the guest list ;-) I wish they would host such an event in the U.S. But for a very few die-hards, the brand is still an extreme niche product. That, of course, makes it even more attractive to me.

Thanks for the report Ken. Cazalea

... but they are working on spreading GS to the world.... be patient :-)

I wonder if Casey got a chance to visit this place :) Thanks for putting this together, Ken. Very informative and helpful!

.. only those who bought GS from AD - and I couldn't invite Casey... Must have lunch with him sometime soon.... Yes, very comprehensive exhibition of GS. Ken

when it comes to their own history & their customers and that is something I like a lot. Bravo! Thanks a lot for the detailed report! Oliver

.. sounds familiar? :-)))) Thank you, my friend! Ken

Great report, Ken! Loved seeing the historical pieces alongside the modern releases. The 61GS is beautiful. Maybe Seiko's most complete GS! I wonder if Seiko would ever consider selling serviced vintage pieces, like Vacheron does in NYC, in their boutique... 

.. 61GS case is the most sophisticated (for the lack of the better words) in the line-up for an automatic watch. 44GS and 45GS are also my favorite case... Yeah, what a great vintage calculator watch!! Ken

and very cool prize you won at the raffle but highlight of report for me is very unique vintage SEIKO your friend had on wrist. What a time machine! Instant transfer to my early childhood :) Sincerely yours and thanks for this report Damjan

.. that vintage calculator watch is so cool, although I am not sure if it is really usable... :-) A very nice one! Thanks, Damjan! Ken

Term loan?

.. to your area twice in a year, that is worth considering... Be patient! Ken

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What a Great Event and Fantastic Display, you're so kind Ken to share it with us and a Big Thank You. The most stand out pieces for me are the New Divers and I asked about them in March and our very own Dr. MTF was kind and gracious enough to ask Seiko...  

... even my AD was surprised because it was supposed to go on sale in August :-) Brands tend to be tight lip about these things.... Thanks, Salman! Ken

Is the bezel ceramic? Looks like it though.

. . . you had to show us a watch I didn't know about. That TV-screen '73 vintage GS with a blue dial is gorgeous; hard to believe I've never come across it before. Perhaps a re-issue is in the works? :-) Wonderful reporting, Ken, and many thanks for bring... 

.... I will again have to go on a look-out!!! Ken

. . . two , then maybe it could be the inspiration for their next homage. '70s style rules! :-)

I love the SBGJ005 this green GMT is amazing!! All the best. Juan

O my God my friend...awesome report from you... I would have loved to be there... Regards. Max.