EDIT: there are two Seiko applications, taking different approaches. See post #7 for the SD-type one.
Below is the non-SD type:
Here is a new US patent application (October 2024 publication) I found while looking for Spring Drive patents:
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It is NOT Spring Drive as we understand it, because there is still an escape wheel (#21 in the illustration) and a pallet fork (#22). There is however something more than a balance wheel (everything to the right of #22).
And it is NOT necessarily a quartz regulator. There is only a ‘speed governing mechanism…
2024 Seiko patent application for an electronically-regulated mechanical watch (not SD)
After seeing many questions pertaining to servicing for Grand Seiko on Watchuseek, Seiko USA has decided to answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Grand Seiko service. Please keep in mind these are strictly from Seiko USA, and ce…
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So I live in Romania, Europe, and I sent my SLGA001 for servicing a few weeks back – I asked my AD to ask the GS Service (which for Europe is located in Germany, at least the one where my watch was sent to) for servicing options – regular service,…
Continue readingThe better one is with Time & Tide: Akio Naito, President Seiko Watch Corporation | INTERVIEW
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Continue readingOkay, lets get this puppy rolling.
Flaunt them if you’ve got them.
I’ll start:
First of all, my apologies if this is covered in the news or here in WUS!
As part of my day job, I often search various patents, and I usually check what the Seiko Watch Kabushiki Kaisha is fling for, particularly in Japan, the USA, and Switzerland.
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I’m sure there are others GS owners that wears their watches with straps instead of bracelet. Would love to see this thread grow to be a reference guide for others that want to walk on the strap side. So let’s see some Grand Seiko on straps.
I’ll start with SBGH039 (21mm lug width)…
I have been offered a 35% discount on GS quartz from an authorised dealer. Is this a good discount or should I try to negotiate further?
Continue readingCreating an all purpose thread to discuss new and upcoming Grand Seiko models, in an effort to consolidate the various threads. Let’s be courteous/cognizant of leaks (aka avoid them please) since this is a sponsored forum.
Kicking it off with upcoming 9F releases:
SBGV239: 44GS blue dial
https://www.grand-seiko.jp/collections/SBGV239/
SBGT241: 25th Anniversary BoR 1500 pcs
https://www.grand-seiko.com/collections/SBGT241/
SBGV238: 25th Anniversary 44GS…
