Brand Spotlight: Grand Seiko’s Exceptional Craftsmanship
At Feldmar, we’re proud to once again be an authorized retailer of Grand Seiko. Widely regarded for their exceptional craftsmanship, Grand Seiko watches combines traditional Japanese artistry with advanced horological technology. The brand’s commitment to creating high-quality timepieces is evident in every step of their watchmaking process. Below are some of the key elements…
METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Grand Seiko is renowned for its relentless focus on precision and detail. Every watch is meticulously assembled by skilled craftsmen who take pride in ensuring each component meets the highest standards. This allows Grand Seiko watches to exude a sense of perfection from the external elements to the individual movement parts.
INNOVATIVE SPRING DRIVE MOVEMENT
Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive (series 9R) combines mechanical watchmaking with electronic regulation. The Spring Drive movement uses a traditional mainspring to store energy, but it incorporates an electronic regulator that controls the release of power with an incredible level of precision. This allows a watch like this Heritage SBGA465 to maintain unparalleled accuracy, with a deviation of only ±1 second per day.
USE OF HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS
Grand Seiko watches are crafted from high-grade stainless steel, titanium, and platinum. Their titanium cases are often finished with a special technique that makes them highly resistant to scratches and incredibly lightweight. The brand also uses a special alloy called “High-Intensity Titanium” for some models. Check out this Heritage SBGH341.
MAKING WATCHES BY HAND
Grand Seiko takes pride in the fact that many aspects of its watches are made by hand. From the polishing of the case to the assembly of the movement, this artisanal approach ensures that each Grand Seiko timepiece is unique, with a level of care and attention to detail that mass-produced watches cannot replicate.
Shop Grand Seiko at Feldmar Watch Company, an authorized retailer.
About The Author: Tom Roth
Born in Washington state, Tom developed an interest in photography during college at University of San Diego. There, he got started in music journalism, interviewing artists and taking photos at concerts. A life-long tinkerer and collector, it wasn’t long before Tom became fascinated with fountain pens and watches.
Those interests collided in November 2020 when Tom started at Feldmar Watch Company where he lives out every watch geek’s dream: photographing and writing about timepieces. When he’s not tinkering with his watch collection, Tom can be found traveling, biting his nails while watching PNW sports teams, and taking flying lessons.
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