The name ‘Grand Seiko’

[Valenciawatchrepair]

Originally Posted by daveathall

i like the name grand seiko because no one around me knows what it means.

this!!!

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I forget the details, but hasn't "Grand Seiko" been around for something like 50 years?

Almost 60, but with an absence from 1975-88.

https://www.grand-seiko.com/global-en/about/history

[twitch54]

Originally Posted by collarcity

I'm proud of the Seiko on my wrist. If you want to impress others, wear Rolex.

agreed, except for the Rolex part, maybe a Lange .......

[twitch54]

Originally Posted by 77T

If the length of the brand’s name mattered, then IWC and Rado would own the market.

correct and I know plenty of watch aficionados that refer to them as 'GS', so all is good

[reuben3]

Well you can't change history, however I think they did a fabulous job with the GS branding on their updated dials.

My dream would be complete if seiko brought back KING SEIKO :)

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by twitch54

agreed, except for the Rolex part, maybe a Lange .......

...especially the Rolex part.

[Deityjazz]

Love the name and the piece too. Classic