GS switched to the new numbering and branding shortly after these were launched, and they were a low volume model to begin with, so I imagine the number of SBGD001 (as opposed to SBGD201) is low. Anyone happen to know how low?
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Continue readingDisappointed in the quality of my Grand Seiko GMT SBGN027
Hi Guys,
Continue readingToday I have noticed that the black colored index between 8 and 10 on the bezel has disappeared.
Probably fell off sometime during the day.
I have had this watch for only a couple of months, so it’s probably a QC issue.
[Is Grand Seiko starting to have seiko QC issues?]
The question is – where do I go from here?
Do I let the service center take care of it under warranty, and take the risk of the watch coming back in worse condition… or do I try to fix it myself with a sharpie…
2024 Seiko patent applications for electronically regulating mechanical watches (both SD and non-SD types)
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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Continue reading2024 Seiko patent application for an electronically-regulated mechanical watch (not SD)
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)
FAQ regarding Grand Seiko Service
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…
Continue readingGrand Seiko servicing question
Hey
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 readingAkio Naito interviews
The better one is with Time & Tide: Akio Naito, President Seiko Watch Corporation | INTERVIEW
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Another…
Akio Naito interviews
Continue reading****What non-GS are you wearing today?****
Okay, lets get this puppy rolling.
Flaunt them if you’ve got them.
I’ll start:
Grand Seiko/Seiko Tool-less Micro-adjust Clasp coming soon!!!!
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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Grand Seiko on Straps
I love my Grand Seiko on bracelet that they came with. However since I use a laptop all day, bracelet just gets in the way and get scratched by the edge of the laptop. So the reasonable thing to do is straps.
Continue readingI’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)…
