Touted as “the highest-performance quartz watch in the world,” Grand Seiko’s Caliber 9F was critically acclaimed when it was introduced in 1993 and has remained a cult favorite over the past ...

When Grand Seiko talks about quartz, it does so with palpable engineering pride. That's precisely why the new caliber 9F51 is so exciting: it's the foundation that allows the brand to create the ...

Whether it’s sunglasses, denim, kitchen knives, socks or any of a wide range of products, a “Made in Japan” label today generally means a premium quality product. The country is known for ...

The story of the mechanical timepiece has always been one of relentless progress towards accuracy, usually by tiny, gradual increments. From Christiaan Huygens’ first watch to the observatory tests of ...

The idea of a fine quartz watch, let alone the finest quartz watch in the world, needs some explaining. First of all, what is a fine quartz watch? The tendency is to think that a quartz watch is a ...

In a small, sunlit room outside the wooded northern hamlet of Morioka, Japan, a dozen or so watchmakers wearing white coats and caps sit in monastic silence at custom-sized Iwayado wooden desks. Each ...

It’s also the thinnest Snowflake yet. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Grand Seiko is known for its gorgeous nature-inspired dials, and several have become fan favorites in ...

For someone who loves mechanical watches, I must say that I own quite a few quartz watches! They are the usual suspects, from Timex, Casio, Seiko, even an old Sonata and an HMT. The thing is, I have ...

Grand Seiko’s latest horological reflection on the Japanese environment looks to the skies, becoming the latest option for those in the market for a powder blue dial this year. Part of Grand Seiko’s ...