Grand Seiko 44GS

Grand Seiko Adds Two Hand-Wound Timepieces to Heritage Collection

In 2022, we have seen a strong trend toward more classically-proportioned timepieces in the high-end sector. The latest example is two references joining Grand Seiko’s sought-after Heritage Collection, which is inspired by the Japanese watchmaker’s first releases in the 1960s. The new references SBGW291 and SBGW293 are three-hand executions with a modest diameter of 36.5mm....

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Sep 6, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Adding Versatility in Size, Citizen Debuts 37mm Promaster

Citizen has mastered its creation of water-resistant timepieces in the decades since the debut of the Parawater in 1959, followed by the release of the Promaster collection in 1989. Gaining renown over the years, the Promaster collection is a flagship of Citizen’s dive models, balancing complex functionality with streamlined design. In its latest development of...

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Jun 5, 2023 by WatchTime

The Celebration Continues: Grand Seiko Releases Spring Drive Powered 44GS 55th Anniversary LE ref. SBGY009

The celebrations at Grand Seiko continue this week, with the esteemed Japanese watchmaker releasing its latest of celebratory pieces marking the 55th anniversary of the original 44GS design. The new watch, dubbed the 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition ref. SBGY009, joins the brand’s historically influenced Heritage Collection, with it taking direct influence from the original...

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Aug 19, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Craftsmanship Meets Accuracy in Grand Seiko’s 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition

Grand Seiko celebrates the 55th anniversary of the legendary 44GS design in a watch inspired by the sea of clouds in Shinshu. When introduced in 1967, the 44GS first was the first timepiece that incorporated a design quality later known as the “Grand Seiko Style.” This set of nine principles gave Grand Seiko its distinctive...

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Jun 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler