Grand Seiko 9S Caliber Limited Edition SBGR311

In a small town of Shizukuishi, deep in the mountains of the Iwate Prefecture, more than two hours north of Tokyo by the bullet train, is known to watch enthusiasts as the cradle of mechanical watchmaking in Japan.

Black Quick Release Italian Suede Leather 21K18PBU63S6A100 on Grand Seiko SBGR311

That’s because it is the home of the studio that makes several brands of Seiko mechanical watches, including Grand Seiko, the company’s crown jewel.

Super O Boyer Straight End SS212003B023 on the Grand Seiko SBGR311

Grand Seiko was born out of Seiko’s pursuit of creating “the ideal watch” – a beautifully handcrafted timepiece that would be durable, legible and with higher chronometric standards than Swiss watches.......