Heard today from a European AD that their regional rep informed them that GS is taking steps to limit in some serious way their presence in the US. Due to the tariffs. That being said the rumour has it that the US exclusive models will no lnger be excl…
Continue readingRecreation of a 1968 Vintage: SLGW005
I’ve often been on the verge of buying a 44GS or 45GS Vintage, but have always backed out at the last second. But now the decision was actually made the second I saw this watch on Instagram – at the latest when I read the specs. Almost 1:1 to the historical model (with a more wearable size for me) and the new 5Hz Hi-Beat caliber 9SA4 with manual winding and 80 hours power reserve. That’s it – take my money Grand Seiko.
Continue readingOkay, limited to 1,200 pieces, that doesn’t bode well for the German…
Grand Seiko’s Diashock mechanism is crafted using real gold.
In the watch below, the 6S64 movement includes a small golden Diashock frame, composed of 76.88% gold and 23.12% strontium.
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Continue readingStruggling to love my first Grand Seiko
I recently got an SBGE285 that I bought to be my new daily wear but despite researching many GS models and trying it on in store twice before buying, I’m just not getting on with it but I can’t quite put my finger on why. I seem to be trying to convince myself that this is a great watch and I should just let the subject go and yet I keep revisiting it.
Maybe it’s the large size? It wears bigger than a normal 41mm because of the wide lugs and thickness…
Bracelet removal of SBGS003 (aka 95GS)
Hi all. I’ve been a proud GS Spring Drive owner for a couple of years now, but shockingly (embarrassingly?) this is actually my first post in this forum. I posted this initially in the HAQ forum, but a mod moved it to the main Seiko forum and I’m thinking this sub-forum is actually probably the best place for it.
Continue readingI have a quartz SBGS003 (9587-8000), sometimes referred to as the “95GS” on the way to me from Japan and, based on the photos, it is clear that a deep cleaning of the integrated…
If you think GS bracelet screws are small…
In various threads we’ve discussed how tiny and easy-to-lose the GS bracelet screws are. For something that actually needs to be manipulated now and again they are indeed quite small.
Continue readingBut if you think GS bracelet screws are small, you’ve never had to install or remove rate adjusting screws from an early 1970’s Bulova Accuquartz. Those things are so small that you really have to wonder what infernal device they used to machine them.
For those of you who may not have seen one before, here’s…
Sbga029
Finally got this one out a couple days ago to see how it’s running. Has been pretty accurate overall. Nice grab n go piece.
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Spring Bar fail – White Birch saved at last moment!
Recently acquired a spring drive white birch and slowly building a strap collection for it. I have a few Artem straps, a nice ostrich one by veblenist, and a few Delugs on the way. I should have just used the original Grand Seiko bars that came with …
Continue reading9F service cost
My SBGN021 is running fine. It is 4 years old, so the battery will be in need of change soon. Does anybody know the cost of service at the NJ service center? Their website does not give prices. You’ll only get an estimate if you send the watch there.
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9F battery change. Need to go to AD or any place?
My GS 9F is in need of a new battery. Is it so specialized I should take it to the AD, which will charge $50 (includes pressure test), or can I just go to any watchmaker?
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