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[Grand Seiko] Is it really different? Shohei Otani's Grand Seiko [published article on December 26, 2023]

A luxury brand owned by Seiko

Grand Seiko is a symbol of a Japanese watchmaker.

 

〇 History of Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko (Grand Seiko) 2017（Seiko）From the independent,

It is growing rapidly as an international brand with no design restrictions.
In the background, Seiko（Seiko）There are historical ties and unique evolution.
Grand Seiko（Grand Seiko)With the independence, its charm is even more disturbing and attracts worldwide attention.

Seiko（Seiko）Has a history of over 140 years and has brought many innovations in the watch world.
In 1969, the first quartz watch "Astron"
And in 1999, its own "Spring Drive (Spring Drive) Is a clock equipped with] and is known for its pioneering.

In 1881, the Hattori Watch Store, which handles watch repair and sales, originated
In 1892, he founded the Seiko under the philosophy of "manufacturing elaborate watches."
In 1913, the first watch in Japan, Laurel, was announced.
After that, the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 was burned down, but

In the next year, "Seiko (Seiko)Seiko)] We announced a model bearing the brand and started a new start.

In 1959, the nail lever -type winding type "Magic Lever (Magic Lever))Magic Lever) Is practical.
Automatic winding watches equipped with this groundbreaking mechanismGyro Marvel) Is swept the world in a blink of an eye
It has greatly contributed to the spread of automatic winding watches.

Seiko is approaching in 1960, as the customs duties of imported watches are approaching（Seiko）Is to compete with Swiss luxury watches
The first domestic watch "Grand Seiko"（Grand Seiko)Was sent out to the world.

"44GS" and "62GS" appeared in 1967 and established "Seiko Style".
The following year, "61GS" was announced as a 36,000 vibration / hour high -precision automatic winding model that adopted the magic lever system.

The brand has been dormant for a while, but in 1988 high -precision Grand Seiko（Grand Seiko)

The first quartz watch "95GS" will be revived.
Furthermore, in the 2004 model, Seiko（Seiko）Spring drive "Spring Drive（Spring Drive）Is adopted.

Furthermore, it faithfully reproduced the first model and design,
Grand Seiko（Grand Seiko)The first model of the reprint appears in 2020!

〇The design of Grand Seiko
The reason why this brand is choosing a standard breath model is clear.
While other brands focus on sports models and dress watches
Grand Seiko（Grand Seiko)We provide watches that are active in both business and private life.
The simple and standard design is familiar and ease of use in any situation.
Designs such as youthful sports models may not fit over time,
Grand Seiko（Grand Seiko)The design has excellent flexibility that can be used for a long time.
This is Grand Seiko（Grand Seiko)It plays a part of the charm.

Grand Seiko（Grand Seiko)The high reputation of the high -performance movement ()Movement) It is rooted in.
They are movements (Movement) We will start with the development of) and perform all processes such as assembly and inspection.
Among them, the new Grand Seiko（Grand Seiko)While caliber 9s and 10 vibrations that meet the standard
Remarkable movements such as caliber 9SA5, which enables 80 hours of continuous driving (Movement) There is a development.


In addition, 10 seconds per month, 120 hours of power reserve (Power Reserve) Spring drive 5Days（Spring Drive 5days）or,
Extremely advanced quartz movement (Quartz Movement) Caliber 9F is also noted.
All processes are hand -done by skilled engineers is Grand Seiko（Grand Seiko)It is the uniqueness of.
The difficulty of mass production is also reflected in the price.

One of their high rating is the use of carefully selected high -quality materials.
Everbuliant Steel (Ever Brilliant Steel) And Brilliant Hard Titanium (Brilliant Hard Titanium)Such,

We adopt high -performance materials that are also used in marine structures.
We are also working on special metals and parts such as Asenmai.
In addition, Seiko（Seiko）It is also a Grand Seiko that it is a luxury brand that developed from（Grand Seiko)Improve the value of.
Seiko（Seiko）Is the first quartz (QuartzIt is a company that sends wristwatches to the world and is trusted worldwide.

Seiko（Seiko）Independent Grand Seiko（Grand Seiko)Is worth the background alone.
In addition, the original design called Seiko style is also Grand Seiko.（Grand Seiko)It has a major impact on evaluation.

The contrast between light and shadow,In the style of a Japanese that becomes a planeThe inspired Seiko style is
Grand Seiko（Grand Seiko)It is used in watches as a unique aesthetic.

〇 Shohei Otani
Shohei Otani is a Grand Seiko along with his success in the major league.（Grand Seiko)Is known for using it.

Shohei OtaniandSeiko WatchSEIKO WATCH CORPORATION Co., Ltd.I have a sponsor contract,

Especially noteworthy is given to him「SLGH005 Evolution 9 Collection (SLGH005 Evolution 9 Collection)It is a model.


This model was created to commemorate the MLB American League MVP award in 2021.
"Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix 2021 (Grand Prix D'Horlogerie de Genève 2021)"

「Men's watchaward(Men's Watch Prize）」Won the award.

This model is equipped with caliber 9SA5 and achieves 36,000 vibrations and 80 hours per hour.
It is high quality and high performance, and has a waterproofness of 10 barriers.
It is a size that is easy to fit the Japanese skills of 40 mm, and is also notable that it is manufactured in a workshop in Iwate Prefecture.
The dial decorationShirakabayashiI imagine, and the impression remains strong.

 

The Japan national team in the 5th World Baseball Classic 2023 (WBC) was a big topic.

In particular, Shohei Otani, who won the MVP, and Lars NOOTBAAR.

It was a play full of bright characters and guts.

After the tournament, Shohei OtaniLarth Norto Bar (LARS NOOTBAAR)Player

I also gave this "Grand Seiko SLGH005 Shirakaba Model"It became a topic.

Shohei Otani said, "If you did not return to the 2026 WBC,
If you represent other countries, you'll get it back. " In addition, Shohei Otani who joined the US Major League Dodgers.

The wristwatch that was attached at the joining conference on December 14 is Grand Seiko(Grand Seiko).


Information on Shohei Otani's watch was newly emerged.
At first, "SBGM221" reported by a male fashion magazine」It was said, but recently there has been a possibility of another model.
This information is provided by Hodinkee, an American watch media.
Shohei Otani's wristwatch introduced in the article may be SBGJ217 by Grand Seiko.

 

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