Grand Seiko

. . . but then, Grand Seiko doesn't make 'just another watch'. Looking back on it, I think my unawareness of the Night Birch was the critical factor. Had I known about it, even if only thru online pics, I would've been prepared for the experience. Seeing

. . . walked into a Grand Seiko boutique with no intention of buying anything, saw the White Birch, and melted plastic in less time than it takes to fry a one-minute egg. Ask me how I know.

For those who have one, will you share your thoughts? I bought one which turned out to be a redial. I returned it and now have a line on a very nice original Applied Dial example. Would love to hear your thoughts, both positive and, if any, negative. Than

to you all! Trying to capture the birch dial of this Grand Seiko SLGH005. Grand Seiko dials are among the best in the industry. This one is yet another example of that. It shimmers and reflects the light in the most playful of ways. Really a pleasure to g

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This LF doesn't need winding (unfortunately), but the tactile sensation and visual spectacle of winding it are very enjoyable. The best tactile sensation I know is that of the Cornes de Vache caliber 1142. The SLGW005 is also very pleasant, although diffe

dial. Usually the “Momji” dial refers to a reddish brown color dial that mimics a Japanese bamboo floor. In this particular case Grand Seiko produced a limited edition Momji dial in a lovely deep shade of green for the Australian market. I pursued it as I

Some pieces are from the household names and some from the more obscure ones. Here goes, hope you guys enjoy! GS White Birch (Probably needs no intro. The dial is very difficult to capture well in photos. Here, it’s looking a little pink.) GS SBGE227 (A m

I like the quasi‑octagonal faceted “ turtle‑shell ” (亀甲型) case of the Grand Seiko High-Beat references 4520-7000 (no date) and 4522-7000 (date). Here are a few examples with variably aged dials . Do you like these watches too ? Best, Emmanuel No-date ref.

I'm putting on the SBGA413 anyway, as an expression of wishful thinking.