Grand Seiko “Kodo” A Constant Force Tourbillon Masterpiece
In 2020, Grand Seiko introduced the “T0 Constant-force Tourbillon”, a concept movement which incorporated this patented mechanism. To bring the concept to life in a finished watch required the complete dedication of a team comprising designers, engineers ...
Momentous piece.
Encapsulates everything that's brilliant about GS, and watchmaking in general.... Thanks for the pictures and information! Cheers, Filip
I was particularly surprised
To learn that this is the first mechanical complication for a GS (except for GMTs). I had just assumed, without thinking, that GS had previously made one. Very impressive first effort, obviously. Pricing confirms that GS wants to be viewed as on par with ...
The Mother Ship (Seiko and Credor) have made several repeaters and grand sonnerie watches and a few one-off tourbillons
but this is the first series production, serious complication model for Grand Seiko. Credor is used to pricing their jewelry watches in this range, for wealthy Japanese customers but this is one of the first forays out into the stratosphere for Grand Seik...
Thanks so much for the background
Fascinating to see the evolution of this company. I remember not that long ago when most people outside Japan thought of the GS brand (putting aside Credor) as a value proposition with excellent finishings flying under the radar. No longer. And I don’t sa...
As I bought my first GS around 2003
I completely agree about the days of “under the radar” but sadly, no longer!