With a slew of sports models dominating the watch community’s impression of Grand Seiko, it is timepieces like this example that speaks to the Japanese watchmaker's original inspiration. Founded with deep tradition in Japanese excellence, Grand Seiko was set up to challenge the dominance of Swiss watchmakers. Existing as a testament to that very ethos, the timepiece we have here exudes luxury, fine-finishing, and contemporary design in ways competing timepieces within the same price range just can’t quite duplicate. Boasting a contemporary case design inspired by the original 44GS case design from 1967 made in stainless steel, this example wears with a familiar sense of style that any Grand Seiko enthusiast will be familiar with. Created by the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, their new studio dedicated to the production of Grand Seiko’s mechanical watches, it boasts an understated vertically striped green dial with gold Grand Seiko inscriptions and a golden seconds hand that is powered by the automatic cal. 9S85 movement that beats as an incredible 36,000 times an hour.

Watch is in new unworn condition.

Showcasing the impressive craftsmanship that Grand Seiko have become synonymous with since their emergence in the 1960s, this timepiece goes to show that Seiko have certainly managed to achieve their goal and challenge the dominance of Swiss watchmaking.