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Takonwong · 2 March 2019, 07:18 AM

Interesting GS article in latest issue of QP. According to the article the term Zaratsu is just the phonetic adaptation of the first manual polishing machines imported by Seiko which were made by a German brand called Sallatz. Nothing to do with Japanese metalwork or samurai sword making!
Just thought I'd share with everyone.

sensui · 2 March 2019, 07:44 AM

As much as I love the level of finish and polish especially on the hands and index markers.....I have always known the zaratsu bit to be marketing from Seiko being in Japan. Not surprised by this.

tom2517 · 3 March 2019, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

As much as I love the level of finish and polish especially on the hands and index markers.....I have always known the zaratsu bit to be marketing from Seiko being in Japan. Not surprised by this.

Watches is all about marketing.

toxicavenger · 3 March 2019, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tom2517

Watches is all about marketing.

business is all about marketing

RobearH · 3 March 2019, 07:14 AM

Marketing is all about perception.

mistermann · 3 March 2019, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RobearH

Marketing is all about perception.

Perception is all about business.

Dsmith1974 · 4 March 2019, 04:50 AM

Nonsense. It takes 40 years of training to become a Zaratsu polisher and you have to trace your blood line back 100% to the original Ninja cartel. There are only five Zaratsus left and they all work in Morioka and Shiojiri. If you don’t believe me just hold a GS up to the light.

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Playinwittime · 4 March 2019, 04:52 AM

Perception is all about altering reality.

Amg7861 · 6 March 2019, 01:24 AM

Wouldn’t surprise me if it was a lot of marketing spiel!

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pickettt · 6 March 2019, 02:23 AM

Whatever it is, it looks good.

Old Expat Beast · 7 March 2019, 07:07 PM

It's no secret. See paragraph 2: https://www.grand-seiko.com/au-en/sp...tories/vol2/2/

JParm · 7 March 2019, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

It's no secret. See paragraph 2: https://www.grand-seiko.com/au-en/sp...tories/vol2/2/

This. I'm new to GS (as in, I started researching about 3 weeks ago), and I found this pretty quickly in my search.

What were the old ideas around zaratsu?

Dsmith1974 · 7 March 2019, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

This. I'm new to GS (as in, I started researching about 3 weeks ago), and I found this pretty quickly in my search.

What were the old ideas around zaratsu?

Read up to my ninja quote. That was the myth. Now officially debunked.

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ajas · 9 March 2019, 12:17 PM

Great. Thanks for sharing

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zengineer · 9 March 2019, 09:52 PM

It doesn't change that they are finished to a degree not found on any other watch in its price range.

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cajunron · 11 March 2019, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

It's no secret. See paragraph 2: https://www.grand-seiko.com/au-en/sp...tories/vol2/2/

Adam, you are a walking, talking encyclopedia on all things Seiko/GS!

Dsmith1974 · 11 March 2019, 12:55 AM

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It doesn't change that they are finished to a degree not found on any other watch in its price range.

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Totally agree. I’ve no idea how much how much you’d have to spend to get a finished watch. If it’s even possible? Except Credor.

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Dsmith1974 · 11 March 2019, 01:35 AM

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Totally agree. I’ve no idea how much how much you’d have to spend to get a finished watch. If it’s even possible? Except Credor.

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A better finished watch.

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Old Expat Beast · 11 March 2019, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cajunron

Adam, you are a walking, talking encyclopedia on all things Seiko/GS!

No, I just Googled it

Rrpdc · 11 March 2019, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

It doesn't change that they are finished to a degree not found on any other watch in its price range.

Totally agree. I had never even heard of Grand Seiko 6 months ago but now I have two, I am def impressed.

Txkill · 16 March 2019, 01:09 PM

Here’s a cool picture of zaratsu polishing on display

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2 March 2019, 07:18 AM	#1
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	Different "True explanation" of Zaratsu polishing Interesting GS article in latest issue of QP. According to the article the term Zaratsu is just the phonetic adaptation of the first manual polishing machines imported by Seiko which were made by a German brand called Sallatz. Nothing to do with Japanese metalwork or samurai sword making! Just thought I'd share with everyone.

7 March 2019, 07:07 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	It's no secret. See paragraph 2: https://www.grand-seiko.com/au-en/sp...tories/vol2/2/ __________________ _______________________

16 March 2019, 01:09 PM	#21
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Different "True explanation" of Zaratsu polishing Here’s a cool picture of zaratsu polishing on display Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2019, 07:44 AM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	As much as I love the level of finish and polish especially on the hands and index markers.....I have always known the zaratsu bit to be marketing from Seiko being in Japan. Not surprised by this.

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RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	Marketing is all about perception.

4 March 2019, 04:50 AM	#7
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	Nonsense. It takes 40 years of training to become a Zaratsu polisher and you have to trace your blood line back 100% to the original Ninja cartel. There are only five Zaratsus left and they all work in Morioka and Shiojiri. If you don’t believe me just hold a GS up to the light. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 March 2019, 04:52 AM	#8
Playinwittime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: out! I'm coming. Posts: 199	Perception is all about altering reality.

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Amg7861 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Al Location: UK Watch: YM Rhodium Dial 37 Posts: 573	Wouldn’t surprise me if it was a lot of marketing spiel! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Great. Thanks for sharing Sent from my SM-N935F using Tapatalk

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zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	It doesn't change that they are finished to a degree not found on any other watch in its price range. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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