A thousand-kilometre journey into the complicated world of Japan's most complicated, luxurious watches
There are few watches that are so potent an expression of their place of origin as those made by Grand Seiko. But what makes them so Japanese, and what makes them so special? I travelled thousands of kilometres across Japan to find out…
Few watchmakers have achieved so much in such a short amount of time as Grand Seiko. It’s easy to forget that the brand only launched outside of its native Japan just over 13 years ago – but in that time, it’s amassed a cult following and reputation that’s unlike anything else in the watch industry
Yet there are still plenty of misconceptions about Grand Seiko among even seasoned watch lovers. Even saying the name of the brand can confuse people: ‘Grand’ Seiko? What makes them different from normal Seikos? Are they made in the same factory?
Well, they do – but the answer’s not that simple. To understand Grand Seiko, one must first understand the history of Seiko itself, as well as the two different factories that produce Grand Seiko watches – and that’s the opportunity I got earlier this year during a week-long trip to Japan with Grand Seiko.
Two factories, one pursuit of excellence
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