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From 1967 to today, the 44GS design unites the past and the future.

From 1967 to today, the 44GS design unites the past and the future.

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In 1967, Grand Seiko introduced the 44GS, the watch that established, once and for all, the Grand Seiko Style. is classic is now re-interpreted for a new age. When designer Nobuhiro Kosugi showed his team his idea for the shape of the new case he wanted to create, they saw immediately that a challenge lay ahead. Its super-sharp edges, its delicately curved sides and, above all, the thin, tapered end of each lug took the

In 1967, Grand Seiko introduced the 44GS, the watch that established, once and for all, the Grand Seiko Style. is classic is now re-interpret ed for a new age. When designer Nobuhiro Kosugi showed his team idea for the shape of the new case he wanted to create, they saw imme diately that a challenge lay ahead. Its super-sharp edges, its delicately curved sides and, above all, the thin, tapered end of each lug took territory. Kosugi was asking them to achieve something that had been impo ssible for the original 44GS in 1967. His team delivered, as he hoped and expected they would. territory. Kosugi was asking them to achieve something that had impo ssible for the original 44GS in 1967. His team delivered, as he hoped and expected they would.

Heritage Collection

Heritage Collection

Viewed from the front or side, the blending of sharp angles, brilliant

Viewed from the front or side, the blending of sharp angles, brilliant e Zaratsu polishing adds further depth to Grand Seiko’s trademark “sparkle of quality.” e Zaratsu polishing adds further depth to Grand Seiko’s trademark “sparkle of quality.”

From 1967 to today, the 44GS design unites the past and the future.

From 1967 to today, the 44GS design unites the past and the future.

In 1967, Grand Seiko introduced the 44GS, the watch that established, once and for all, the Grand Seiko Style. is classic is now re-interpreted for a new age. When designer Nobuhiro Kosugi showed his team his idea for the shape of the new case he wanted to create, they saw immediately that a challenge lay ahead. Its super-sharp edges, its delicately curved sides and, above all, the thin, tapered end of each lug took the allows the razor-edged multi-faceted indexes and hour and minute hands to show their brilliance and make the time easy to read. Zaratsu allows the razor-edged multi-faceted indexes and hour and minute hands to show their brilliance and make the time easy to read. Zaratsu

In 1967, Grand Seiko introduced the 44GS, the watch that established, once and for all, the Grand Seiko Style. is classic is now re-interpret ed for a new age. When designer Nobuhiro Kosugi showed his team idea for the shape of the new case he wanted to create, they saw imme diately that a challenge lay ahead. Its super-sharp edges, its delicately curved sides and, above all, the thin, tapered end of each lug took surface of the bezel. e 12:00 index was made twice as wide as the other indexes to make the time legible whatever the reading angle. e Grand Seiko Style that the 44GS introduced had nine design elements. Each one is followed faithfully in its new incarnation. e result: a radiantly sparkling watch. territory. Kosugi was asking them to achieve something that had been impo ssible for the original 44GS in 1967. His team delivered, as he hoped and expected they would. territory. Kosugi was asking them to achieve something that had impo ssible for the original 44GS in 1967. His team delivered, as he hoped and expected they would. surface of the bezel. e 12:00 index was made twice as wide as the other indexes to make the time legible whatever the reading angle. Grand Seiko Style that the 44GS introduced had nine design elements. Each one is followed faithfully in its new incarnation. e result: radiantly sparkling watch.

Viewed from the front or side, the blending of sharp angles, brilliant

Viewed from the front or side, the blending of sharp angles, brilliant e Zaratsu polishing adds further depth to Grand Seiko’s trademark e Zaratsu polishing adds further depth to Grand Seiko’s trademark

From 1967 to today, the 44GS design unites the past and the future.

In 1967, Grand Seiko introduced the 44GS, the watch that established, once and for all, the Grand Seiko Style. is classic is now re-interpret ed for a new age. When designer Nobuhiro Kosugi showed his team idea for the shape of the new case he wanted to create, they saw imme diately that a challenge lay ahead. Its super-sharp edges, its delicately curved sides and, above all, the thin, tapered end of each lug took territory. Kosugi was asking them to achieve something that had been impo ssible for the original 44GS in 1967. His team delivered, as he hoped and expected they would.

Viewed from the front or side, the blending of sharp angles, brilliant e Zaratsu polishing adds further depth to Grand Seiko’s trademark “sparkle of quality.” allows the razor-edged multi-faceted indexes and hour and minute hands to show their brilliance and make the time easy to read. Zaratsu surface of the bezel. e 12:00 index was made twice as wide as the other indexes to make the time legible whatever the reading angle. Grand Seiko Style that the 44GS introduced had nine design elements. Each one is followed faithfully in its new incarnation. e result: radiantly sparkling watch.

Viewed from the front or side, the blending of sharp angles, brilliant

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