While several members are rightly happy with the modern re-edition - and it has been high time for Grand Seiko to look at the 45GS and make an appropriate modern hand wound movement for it, I am likewise enjoying the historical grandfather - the 4520-8000
I'm completely in love with this piece. I love the 45GS case and I'm so happy to own the SLGW005, which is a wonderful recreation. But of course, the Imperial crest and the patina on the dial of this particular watch bring the whole thing to grail level.
This Seiko ref. 4580-7020 is usually called the “Imperial V.F.A.” (short for “Very Fine Adjusted”). Its dial features, at 12 o'clock , the Imperial crest of Japan or Chrysanthemum crest (菊紋, kikumon ): a circular flower comprising a front set of 16 petals
A few weeks ago, thanks to a friend whom I thank wholeheartedly, this little marvel, the Grand Seiko ref. SLGW005 , found its unexpected way into my collection. THE 45GS Our dear KMII made a terrific post concerning the source of inspiration for this watc
The Grand Seiko SLGW004 , a modern recreation of the Hi-Beat 45GS, and the Credor Locomotive are both watches that I find very attractive, so much so that I have dedicated a thread to each of them: Grand Seiko ref. SLGW004 & SLGW005 Overview of the Credor