Uncovering Hidden Features: What Seiko’s New Watch Says Only to its Loyal Followers

Check out this vintage Grand Seiko 45GS from 1968, the brand’s first high-beat hand-wound watch. It’s like a piece of history. But, let’s focus on the new kid on the block – the 9SA4 movement, which is a total powerhouse. This mechanical movement has twin barrels, an 80-hour power reserve, and an accuracy of +8 to -1 seconds per day. It’s seriously impressive. Plus, you get a dual-impulse escapement, 47 jewels, and a power reserve indicator on the movement side with a funky heat-blued hand.

And, when you wind the watch, you get to enjoy the click – it’s shaped like a wagtail bird, by the way. That’s a fun little touch. Unlike the original 45GS, the movement is fully visible through a display caseback, so you can geek out over it.

Now, let’s talk about the dial. It’s a real throwback to the original, with an off-white face and faceted indices. You’ll find sharp dauphine hands and, of course, the GS logo at 6 o’clock. But here’s the cool part: there’s also an applied “Seiko” logo at 12 o’clock, just like the original. It’s a nod to Seiko’s history, because, let’s be honest, Grand Seiko has been operating as its own brand since 2017. This is an Easter egg for all the Seiko nerds out there, and we’re loving it.