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 movement cal. 614X, 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. 6146-8010, which debuted in 1970 and was produced until 1972. With a case made of stainless steel that boasts an array of angular surfaces and a stunning arabesque” salmon dial, this 36mm timepiece offers Grand Seiko’s market-leading accuracy within a luxurious construction that is befitting of one of Japan’s finest watchmakers through its celebration of the artistry contain within the watchmaker’s homeland.

Combining Japanese craftsmanship with horological prowess, the Grand Seiko ref. 6146-8010 serves to celebrate the artistry within Japanese traditional crafts in a medium that is universally appreciable.