Founded in 1960 with the sole intention of challenging the idea that Swiss watchmaking was the be-all and end-all of the watchmaking industry, Grand Seiko has endeavored to create some of the most technically astute and wonderfully crafted timepieces possible. Launched in 1966, Grand Seiko came out with their own certification, "Grand Seiko Standard." With a daily deviation of between -3/+5 seconds, it was more accurate than Swiss chronometer testing, which was -1/+10 seconds per day. Launched in 1968, Grand Seiko debuted the automatic cal. 6145, a hi-beat movement with a blisteringly fast 36000 BPH, that would go on to be fitted within several of their watches, one of which being the watch that we have here, the Grand Seiko Hi-Beat ref. 6145-8000. Made of 18kt yellow gold and boasting a stunning silver dial, this 36.5mm timepiece offer’s Grand Seiko’s market-leading accuracy within a luxurious construction that is befitting of one of Japan’s finest watchmakers.

The watch is in overall excellent condition. The yellow gold case has well-defined lines, with some light scratches and marks as expected of a watch of this vintage. The case back has well-defined engravings. The no-lume dial is in excellent condition, with only a couple of very minor marks. The hands are clean, with just a small spot on the seconds hand. There are a couple of scuffs and a mark on the crystal. The watch is fitted with a blue leather strap with a vintage Grand Seiko pin buckle in excellent condition. Comes with inner and outer boxes and guarantee booklet.

Showcasing the entirety of Grand Seiko's talents as a watchmaker with its beautiful understated dial, complex construction, and thoroughly impressive movement, it is watches like the ref. 6145-8000 that helped to slingshot Grand Seiko to the apex of the watch market, a position that they still retain to this day.