The Inside Story

A history of ceaseless efforts to take on the world that begins with the birth of Grand Seiko in 1960. These are its stories, weaving the past with the present to embrace the future.

Vol.10

The 8 Day Power Reserve.

Vol.9

From sports timing to a high precision chronograph.

Vol.8

The 10 beat movement.
A superb balance of precision and durability made possible by a history of in-house technology and superior craftsmanship.

Vol.7

The two cultures of
Shinshu and Iwate
embrace and
complement each other.

Vol.6

Spring Drive.
An engineer's dream that
took 28 years to realize.

Vol.5

The legendary
mechanical movement
is re-invented.

Vol.4

The journey to
the ultimate in
quartz watchmaking.

Vol.3

The pursuit of
ultimate precision in
a mechanical movement.

Vol.2

Perfect form:
The pursuit of beauty
with a Japanese aesthetic.

Vol.1

Long-lasting precision and total practicality. These were the goals that the team set for Grand Seiko.