To the watchmakers that work at the Shizukuishi studio, the sky’s blue hue is ideal for the dial of its SBGR321.
The movement, code-named the T0, is the first tourbillon from Grand Seiko, and also incorporates a constant force mechanism.
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Seiko UK Ltd recorded a 3.5% rise in like-for-like sales for the financial year ending March 31, 2020.
Seiko Watch Corporation chairman and CEO Shinji Hattori says the studio will improve mechanical watchmaking for generations to come.
On the day non-essential shops were allowed to reopen in England, Rob Corder traveled into London to see how safe and enjoyable the experience has become.
The world could not come to its planned 60th birthday party in Tokyo, so Grand Seiko decided it would take the party to the world.
Grand Seiko was expecting to open its first branded boutique outside of Japan in the first quarter of this year but the Coronavirus pandemic put paid to that.
It is not strictly a limited edition, but will be made in very limited quantities. It goes on sale in July for £5,200.
UK distribution centre reopened in mid-April and the team was "pleasantly surprised" at the strong response from retail partners.
Grand Seiko CEO Shinji Hattori says he plans to make the brand a leading player in the luxury watch market worldwide.