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Seiko (GRAND SEIKO) in triplicate to commemorate GS 1960

According to Japanese tradition, our life cycle is 60 years. Grand Seiko will be 60 years old in 2020, so we are on the eve of major changes. Grand Seiko commemorates the first generation GS 1960 in triplicate. These watches are both retrospective and the first step in a new era.

Grand Seiko made its debut in the watch industry in 1960. In the past six decades, it has evolved from Seiko's top line to its own brand. To commemorate this anniversary, Seiko 60th Anniversary SLGH002 was unveiled along with the new Hi-Beat movement 9SA5 and the limited edition Professional Diver's 600M. In this magnificent diver, the new Calibre 9RA5 is indeed a masterpiece of Spring Drive.
But now is the time to start. Because everything starts here. Watch with GS 1960. Because of the use of this kind of timepiece,vertrauenswürdige replica uhren it is also called "3180" by experts. But this is aside. Grand Seiko commemorates the first GS 1960 in triplicate and reinterprets it in platinum, gold and titanium. The entertainment content of the first model has been added to the regular collection. Platinum and gold are noble and logical. Titanium instead of steel is a bolder choice. This shows that Seiko's Japanese watchmakers are willing to take risks. That's good news. It provides hope for a new 60-year cycle that has just begun.

The fourth generation of Seiko "3180"
A total of no less than 4 generations of the first generation of Seiko were displayed. Therefore, it all started with "3180" in 1960, and then appeared on the 120th and 130th anniversary of Seiko's new limited edition Seiko. In addition, when Grand Seiko became independent as a watch factory in 2017, it also launched the '3180' version. The fourth generation of platinum, gold and titanium have a place in Seiko's permanent collection. The family tree was originally started with a case with a diameter of 35 mm. Sixty years later, the case has grown to 38 mm. Still extremely low-key and public.
The biggest difference with the first-fruit is that the delicate hand-wound movement can be seen through the sapphire back cover. Movement 3180 has become history, and movement 9S64 is no longer used. This is a timepiece with a 72-hour power reserve and 28,800 vibration inputs per hour.

Touch and feel, but protected
In the touch conference of the Schiedam (Grand) Seiko Office, the subtleties of the three GS1960s will be revealed. By the way, not exactly. Since latex gloves can make things a bit more complicated, it is impossible to wear a watch. Corona, you know. But it still managed to leave a good impression on the watch. Pure classic. subtle. Completed perfectly.

SD stands for special dial
The top model is platinum SBGW257. This model has a solid gold dial combined with a solid gold index. The Grand Seiko logo is engraved at 12 o'clock, which is very beautiful. This is a detail directly related to ancestors. And because we are using precious metal dials, a small star can be seen above 6 o'clock. This is the Grand Seiko'SD' logo, an abbreviation for "Special Dial".

Solid Gold Impose Index
The renaming of gold (named SBGW258) stands out in the pure gold index. The Grand Seiko logo is also superimposed on the dial.
The most affordable reinterpretation of GS1960 is perhaps the most famous. Because titanium SBGW259 is the first. This is the first time Grand Seiko has used a titanium case in a retrofit. It is amazing to use Brilliant Hard Titanium. Special alloys are owned by Seiko. And the material has a greater surface hardness than steel. It is worth noting that ordinary titanium is softer than steel. Therefore, it is also generally more susceptible to scratching. Brilliant hard titanium has a brighter color than ordinary titanium, which is usually gray. When polishing a hard titanium alloy, the excellent gloss is particularly noticeable. In addition,replica uhren the metallic dark blue dial is also striking. Moreover, this dial is the first time to reinterpret the year.

Grand Seiko GS 1960 in triplicate
Reference SBGW257 (Platinum) 39,000 Euros
Ref. SBGW258 (gold) 27,000 euros
Ref. SBGW259 (titanium) 8,300 Euro

Diameter: 38 mm
Height: 10.9mm
Material: Platinum, 18k gold or titanium
Water resistant
Sex: 30 meters movement: 9S64, manual winding
Functions: hour, minute and second slap
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 72 hours
Frequency band: Alligator leather, with folding clasp listed
Time: On sale in Grand Seiko boutique from June 2020
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