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Citizen E365: Time Machines, With a Year’s Worth of Power

Citizen have gone back to 1973 for inspiration for their new retro case Eco-Drive models, which some very impressive power saving tech inside them. Even if just exposed once to light for 12-40 hours, Citizen claims the new E365 series will stay charged for 365 days in complete darkness. This was one of the bugbears with older Eco-Drive watches in the past, you put them … Continue reading Citizen E365: Time Machines, With a Year’s Worth of Power

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Grand Seiko 44GS, Anniversary Edition

The latest model from Grand Seiko is an elegant 55th anniversary edition of the 44GS dress watch. It’s a limited  run of 1500 pieces and retails in Europe at about 8,200 euros. Steel case, sapphire crystal and 72 hours of power reserve from the 9R31 movement. Classic looks and a safe investment watch we think, here’s the spec from GS; The dial has a deep … Continue reading Grand Seiko 44GS, Anniversary Edition

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ICYMI: Two New Ltd Editions From Grand Seiko

The latest from Grand Seiko, just simple, elegant watches and now made from Ever Brilliant steel, which should help keep them looking minty for a few years longer. Just 550 pieces of each model by the way. It’s hard to deduce a price from the GS website, which is being coy on that detail, let’s take a guess at £45,000 or so. Here’s the word; … Continue reading ICYMI: Two New Ltd Editions From Grand Seiko

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Grand Seiko GMT Anniversary is a Winner

There are some watches that just look right; case size, colours and perfectly designed details. The GS GMT 20th Anniversary edition is one of those watches that will always look great, with that blue/white bezel combo, spring drive indicator, 44mm case and that crisp, snowflake dial finish. Limited to just 1500 pieces worldwide, priced at £6300 in the UK. You know what, that’s probably not … Continue reading Grand Seiko GMT Anniversary is a Winner

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Grand Seiko Spring Drive: Revolution No. 9

A new Grand Seiko Spring Drive for the new year? Sounds like a plan for many watch collectors. The Birch dial and contrasting blue second hand really does add that handmade, minimalist touch. This watch incorporates the Evolution 9 philosophy by the way, which is built on symmetry, precision and the balance between light and shade. Here’s the word from GS; In 2021, Grand Seiko … Continue reading Grand Seiko Spring Drive: Revolution No. 9

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Grand Seiko Spring Drive, With Diamond Edged Case

Diamond encrusted Grand Seiko? Yes, the famous Japan based house of horology can help you there, with a special winter themed Spring Drive model. Here’s the word; With its 18k rose gold case graced by lines of diamonds and with the glide motion seconds hand that moves silently and continuously across the white textured dial, this new timepiece brings to life the gentle winter landscape … Continue reading Grand Seiko Spring Drive, With Diamond Edged Case

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New Grand Seikos: Beauty, Simplicity & Yeah, Expensive

Is a Grand Seiko worth £54,000? We only ask the question because as great as a Grand Seiko is, we are at Patek money and the watch market is Swiss dominated. Maybe it’s a great investment, maybe not. Anyway that expensive GS model is the star in a range of new models from the famed Japansese watch house of horology, with some more affordable models … Continue reading New Grand Seikos: Beauty, Simplicity & Yeah, Expensive

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Grand Seiko, With a Sky Full Of Stars

The word from Grand Seiko who have built a watch that kinda looks hewn from solid platinum by hand; In celebration of the 140th anniversary of the foundation of the company, Grand Seiko presents a new Spring Drive masterpiece made by the elite team of watchmakers at the Micro Artist Studio in Grand Seiko’s manufacturing facility in Shiojiri, located in the same Shinshu region as … Continue reading Grand Seiko, With a Sky Full Of Stars

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