57GS

Medallion looks like that because it will almost certainly be plated tin. I tested one of these once with a heat gun. Melted away in seconds (tin melting point is under 300 degrees Celsius. 14K gold, which is indeed what the vintage medallions are made fr

The 57GS did not come with black dials, only the typical silver dials. Many of the GS medallions were also 14k gold, so I am unsure as to why the medallion is that dirty. The W Seiko crown is also suspect, it looks like the text is pushed up to the end of

... probably a few other small things should be addressed. I'd be most interested to see any examples of watches that disprove any of the below With regards the vintage Grand Seiko era, the final catalogue that the watches appeared in was volume 2 of 1975

Last last year I determined for myself that high frequency watches were definitely one of my collecting topics - and after taking some time to compile a list of high frequency calibres (those beating at 36.000vph or above (here: the overview - and thanks

GRAND SEIKO HISTORICAL COLLECTION – Tribute to 62GS, SBGR095 - Part 1 : Historic models SBGR095 1. “ Chronometer ” vs. Grand Seiko accuracy label at the end of 60’s 1.1. “ Chronometer ” usage Seiko marked some pre-1960 (1920 – 1950’s) watches dials (Cal.

There is annual Grand Seiko salon here in Japan. I have reported the first one here: It was "invitation from AD" event, but since last year it became "actual Grand Seiko purchaser from certain ADs AFTER xx/xx/xx" event. Basically, SEIKO created "GS Club"

I was surprised by how a strap change could significantly alter the look of a watch.. As what JC Biver had said in a Hodinkee video (with regard to the AP Royal Oak Offshore): "When you take the bracelet away, the look of the case becomes more obvious, an

I am sure it is plexi glass. Not diver watch, but very prominent. Perhaps to tried to make it better water resistant? Ken

The Holy Trinity of Grand Seiko (from left to right 62GS (automatic) 57GS (quartz) 44GS (manual)). Grand Seiko Historical Collection 62GS, the SBGR095 recreates the original 62GS from 1967; one of the most accurate mechanical self-winding watches at that

... it MAY be rare but not that worth..... There are plenty of 57GS (so-called "Second GS") around in the market and it is traded at certain price, and solid gold type should be at most double of the SS price.... Is it with B&P? Anyway, I hope you did