Grand Seiko is one of the most prestigious brands in the world of wristwatches. It enjoys a strong reputation among many watch enthusiasts, and is also recommended for young watch enthusiasts. We will introduce the features of Grand Seiko and the models we recommend for watch enthusiasts in their 20s.
Grand Seiko: Luxury without sacrificing practicality
Wristwatches are an essential item in our daily lives. While they are required to keep accurate time for the purpose of checking the time, they also have other aspects that go beyond being merely practical items. Wristwatches also represent the sense and inner self of the wearer, making them a significant accessory.
Therefore, when young people are thinking about purchasing their first luxury watch, a watch that suits a wide range of occasions, from business to leisure, will be the perfect choice. Grand Seiko is a brand that will surely meet those expectations.
Grand Seiko from its inception to the present
Grand Seiko was born in 1960. In a world where mechanical watches were overwhelmingly dominated by Swiss-made watches, Grand Seiko was born with the aim of creating a luxury watch with precision that surpassed that of Swiss-made watches. In the same year, it became the first Japanese-made watch to pass the Swiss chronometer certification standard.
Later, they began to be equipped with quartz movements, and the 9F series, released in 93, has earned high praise as the pinnacle of quartz movements.
Furthermore, in 99, Seiko successfully developed "Spring Drive," a movement that combines mechanical and quartz elements. In 2004, a Grand Seiko model equipped with Spring Drive was released. Furthermore, Grand Seiko became an independent brand from Seiko in 17, and has since begun to aim for global heights as a leading luxury brand in Japan.
If you value the essence, even in your 20s, you should buy a Grand Seiko.
What is necessary for a luxury watch is not only functionality such as accuracy and high visibility, but also beautiful finishes and comfort when worn.
At the heart of Grand Seiko design is the "Seiko Style," which consists of three principles and nine design codes based on them.
While faithfully adhering to a meticulously constructed concept, the watch is made with the utmost in technical skill, without any compromise.
The result is a watch that is perfect for a variety of occasions, from the front lines of business to glamorous social gatherings and casual private time.
There are many people in their twenties who want to discern the true essence of things, and we want these young people to experience the genuine appeal that Grand Seiko celebrates.
Three Important Movements
Since its launch in 1960, Grand Seiko has leveraged its technological prowess to produce a number of groundbreaking movements. We will take a closer look at three representative types.
Strict in-house standard movement "9S Mechanical"
The "9S Mechanical" is a mechanical movement packed with many cutting-edge technologies. Luxury watch enthusiasts tend to think that watches should only be mechanical, and the watch has earned the trust of enthusiastic watch enthusiasts.
The company's proud technology is "MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems)." This is a processing technology used in semiconductors and has a machining precision of 0.001 mm. This makes it possible to achieve both high strength and light weight.
The 9S Mechanical movement also meets the new GS standard (average daily rate of +5 to -3 seconds). By imposing its own stricter standards than the official Swiss chronometer standards that are met by luxury manufacturers around the world, the company is able to produce unrivaled precision.
Highly accurate and innovative "9F Quartz"
"9F Quartz" is a movement that has been praised as "quartz that surpasses quartz."
The quartz movement is characterized by its ability to keep time precisely using the properties of a crystal that vibrates 32,768 times per second. The 9F quartz movement in particular boasts incredible accuracy, with a time deviation of just ±10 seconds per year.
Furthermore, a new innovation has been implemented to overcome the weakness of quartz movements, namely their low torque. The unique twin-pulse control motor saves energy while moving the hands, making it possible to operate thick hands that were difficult to operate with conventional quartz models.
"9R Spring Drive" combines a mainspring and a quartz oscillator
If you want a movement that combines the best of both mechanical and quartz movements, Grand Seiko is your only choice. The 9R Spring Drive movement is produced using technology exclusive to the company.
It is powered by a mainspring, similar to that found in mechanical watches. Not only does it not require a battery, but it also allows you to experience the joy of winding a mainspring, something many luxury watch enthusiasts desire.
Meanwhile, the control system uses electrical signals from an IC and quartz crystal oscillator, ensuring unparalleled accuracy with an average monthly rate of ±10 seconds.
