Grand Seiko Watches: Ultimate Guide on GS Dials, Movements, Bracelets & More | Bob's Watches

Why is Grand Seiko so expensive? In this video, we will explain why. Shop our collection of pre-owned Grand Seiko Watches: https://www.bobswatches.com/grand-seiko/

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00:00 INTRO
00:09 Overview of Seiko
00:38 Grand Seiko and Seiko Comparison
01:18 Box Differences
01:58 Grand Seiko and Seiko Differences
03:08 Pre GS Grand Seiko Dial
03:53 Movement Differences
04:08 Seiko Solar Quartz
04:26 Seiko Kinetic Quartz
04:40 Grand Seiko Spring Drive Side by Side Comparison
05:08 Hand Wind Grand Seiko vs. Automatic Seiko Caliber
05:40 Seiko Fit and Finish
06:10 Grand Seiko Dial Differences
06:35 Bezel Material Differences
07:00 Polishing Differences
07:26 Hour Markers and Hand Set Differences
08:48 Upscale Level of Watch
10:09 Spring Drive
10:43 Mechanical Movement Beat Rates
11:06 Quartz
13:20 Seiko Dials
13:57 Grand Seiko Dials
16:30 Watch Enthusiast Brand
17:00 Where to Find Seiko and Grand Seiko
17:35 Grand Seiko Market
20:50 Value
22:51 Limited Edition
25:23 Bracelet Differences
26:26 Watch Selection
31:07 Grand Seiko Underrated
36:21 Final Thoughts

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Whether you’re familiar with Grand Seiko or not, you might have wondered at some point why the sub-brand of the greater Seiko collection is so expensive. Join Justin and Ripley from Bob’s Watches as they attempt to explain why the collection commands a much higher premium than its parent company.

WHAT IS GRAND SEIKO?
Grand Seiko is a sub-brand under the greater Seiko umbrella characterized by exceptional materials and fine attention to detail. While it shares a similar design aesthetic as the original Seiko company, Grand Seiko is of overall better quality and is, as a result, more expensive.

Each timepiece is produced in one of Seiko’s two watchmaking studios in Japan. They utilize only the finest materials while embracing a design ethos that is elegant in its simplicity.

Early watches produced by the brand included both the Seiko and Grand Seiko logos on the dial. However, the company has since branched out on their own more, dropping it entirely in favor of just a Grand Seiko “GS” logo prominently displayed on the dial.

This move further distinguishes Grand Seiko from Seiko, a smart decision in establishing it as its own brand with unique watchmaking technologies.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEIKO AND GRAND SEIKO?
The most obvious is the price point, with Grand Seiko retailing for significantly more than Seiko watches. Grand Seiko is afforded much more attention to detail, boasting exceptional handmade components, while Seiko watches are primarily machine-made.

PRICE
Seiko also utilizes much more affordable materials, while Grand Seiko uses a higher grade of stainless steel and even titanium and precious metal platinum. Additionally, Seiko uses mineral crystal over the dial, while Grand Seiko uses scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

ACCURACY
Not surprisingly, Grand Seiko watches also offer higher accuracy than Seiko watches, which circles back to the brand’s closer attention to detail afforded to them by the higher price point than Seiko.

The Grand Seiko collection includes the Spring Dive movement, which the company describes as a “unique watch technology” that powers the timepiece by combining mechanical technology with an electronic regulator. Grand Seiko is proudly one of the only watch companies with the knowledge and ability to produce movements that combine electronic and mechanical technologies.

On the other hand, Seiko utilizes more budget-friendly movements, such as quartz, void of any decorated finishes, as seen on Grand Seiko watches.

DIAL
While Seiko also boasts some eye-catching dials in rich hues and striking finishes, they simply don’t compare to those within the Grand Seiko catalog. The hands and hour markers are immaculately finished, down to the broad surfaces, faceted edges, and metal polishing, and the dial itself often features a much more intricate design than Seiko that is often so minute and immaculate that it’s best appreciated under the gaze of a loupe.

ZARATSU POLISHING
Grand Seiko also boasts a superior polishing process referred to by the brand as “Zaratsu,” distinguished by sharper angles and distortion-free mirrored finishes. Other buffing processes often soften the angles on the case and bracelet and are far less superior to the Grand Seiko Zaratsu process. It is exclusive to Grand Seiko and plays a large part in what sets the collection apart from not only Seiko but other brands on the market.

BEZEL
While Seiko often uses aluminum inserts, Grand Seiko opts for tougher, more resilient ceramic, which holds a deeper hue and is virtually scratch and fade resistant.

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