Grand Seiko Owner Review : Noble, bluffing and comfortable

This quartz GS was my third. After 2 mechanical models (Nomos and Ming), I wanted to treat myself and move upmarket, without any preconceived ideas, I just had to be seduced. I lived in Geneva, so the tests were easy and numerous. Unfortunately, for a 16 cm wrist, I quickly became disillusioned... Even for models of 39 mm and less, the diameter was not excessive, but no watch suited my wrist: Tudor, Zenith, Mont-Blanc, H. Moser, Girard Perregaux, Glashutte Original... It didn't fit. And, for watches of smaller diameter, it lacked presence, or it was too much of a jewel for my taste. At the time, Seiko had just removed the 2 indications to leave only the Grand Seiko brand. I tried a first model, it was a revelation. Sure, the watch was only 37mm, but it fit my wrist perfectly. From then on, I became passionate about the brand. My first Grand Seiko is therefore a quartz watch, it was not my initial wish but I do not regret it at all. For 6 years and a battery change, the drift is less than 5 seconds per year. The titanium bracelet is super comfortable, only small problem, no micro-adjustment. The readability is perfect. For the finishes, it is Grand Seiko. I recently tried a superb Spring Drive model of 44.5mm diameter and 50mm LtL, and well It works very well. Japan 1 - Switzerland 0