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Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko logo

Mechanical, Spring Drive and quartz watches made in specialist Japanese studios.

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01 / Buying facts

What you can check.

Warranty & support

Warranty, return and support terms are not yet documented. Check the policy for the exact product, seller and country.

History on record

1960 — The first Grand Seiko

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02 / Company & ownership

Behind the brand.

Grand Seiko began in 1960 with the aim of making Japan’s finest watch. Today its mechanical, Spring Drive and quartz watches come from dedicated studios in Iwate and Nagano.

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  1. 1960

    The brand sets out to make Japan’s finest watch.

  2. 1967

    A sharp case design establishes enduring visual principles.

  3. Today

    Mechanical, Spring Drive and quartz watches come from Iwate and Nagano.

03 / Design & manufacturing

What happens where?

Design and production process

  • Grand Seiko began in 1960 with the aim of making Japan’s finest watch. Today its mechanical, Spring Drive and quartz watches come from dedicated studios in Iwate and Nagano.
  • The selected products are made in Japan.
  • Grand Seiko watches are Japanese-made; movements and collections are divided between specialist studios.
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04 / Product guide

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What is still unknown?

We do not yet have documented answers for these parts of Grand Seiko’s profile. Missing evidence is not a negative finding about the brand.

  • Ownership
  • Warranty and aftercare

05 / More research

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