Chrono 24 Magazine

Jan 24, 2025 | chrono24.com | Barbara Korp

01/24/2025  4 minutes “Nature is the greatest artist.” There is some dispute as to who made this statement first. The truth therein, however, is indisputable. It’s no wonder that nature is a source of inspiration for many artists. In the world of watches, Grand Seiko is known for its devotion to nature and for capturing the beauty of nature on its artfully designed dials.

Jan 23, 2025 | chrono24.com | Thomas L. Hendricks

01/23/2025  3 minutes Grand Seiko has only been available on the international market since 2010, but the brand has earned an impressive following in those 15 short years. Their watches have come to exemplify the Japanese ethos towards watchmaking by prioritizing precision reliability and letting their attention to detail speak for itself. The design of each watch is guided by the principles of Taro Tanaka’s “Grammar of Design” which emphasizes angular cases and polished surfaces.

Jan 22, 2025 | chrono24.com | Tim Breining

01/22/2025  4 minutes With versatile technologies and countless dial variants inspired by nature and culture, it’s no easy task to pick the best Grand Seiko watches. To cover all my bases, I’ve selected models that cover all three of the brand’s main technologies, stand out from one another, and can be worn for a variety of occasions.

Jan 22, 2025 | chrono24.com | Thomas L. Hendricks

01/22/2025  4 minutes Considering that the brand didn’t make its international debut until 2010, Grand Seiko has made quite a name for themselves in a short amount of time, and they’ve gathered a vast and growing fanbase in the process. The brand not only serves as an elevated expression of Seiko’s vision but as the first proper Japanese rival to the Swiss maisons. The evolution of Grand Seiko’s watches shows a steady progression of design, precision, and capability.

Jan 20, 2025 | chrono24.com | Sebastian Swart

01/20/2025  4 minutes The Japanese luxury watch manufacturer Grand Seiko regularly releases limited editions of its exclusive timepieces with dials featuring naturalistic elements from various regions of Japan. As part of its Heritage collection, Grand Seiko introduced the “Autumn Dial” ref. SBGH269 in 2019. Limited to just 900 pieces, the watch features a deep red-brown dial reminiscent of the leaves of Japanese autumn forests.