In its effort to combine the precision of quartz and the energy autonomy of the mechanical watch, Seiko has been exploring two areas of research: the generation of energy by a mechanical rotor ...

Recently, Seiko has been celebrating its 140th anniversary. This milestone also coincides with 20 years of the Japanese brand’s ingenious Spring Drive movement. The beating heart of this watch has ...

Grand Seiko first used the Spring Drive in 2004 with its Caliber 9R movement. Now it is marking the 20th anniversary of the movement by introducing two new Spring Drive creations in the company ...

When, in 2005 Seiko launched, after 25 years of research and development, its range of Spring Drive watches, the Japanese brand immediately announced that this was not just a trial. The company was ...

The new Spring Drive calibre (9RA5) improves on the accuracy and energy output of its diving-specific predecessor: offering a 120-hour power reserve and deviations of +/-10 seconds per month.

Grand Seiko is known for attention to detail, exquisite finishing, and excellent dial work. Most of the brand’s timepieces are time-and-date watches, bereft of superfluous details and meant for ...

BaselWorld special launch has original screw-in crown feature. Seiko unveiled a commemorative edition of its Spring Drive Spacewalk at BaselWorld. The watch is limited to 100 pieces worldwide and has ...

Grand Seiko SBGY035. Manual-winding offers the now-standard 72-hour Spring Drive power reserve, while allowing for a slimmer watch – the 38.5 mm diameter steel case is just 10.2mm deep. This slender ...

More precise, more powerful: in the context of Spring Drive that’s really saying something. Enter the new SLGA001. Right about now, Grand Seiko are looking pretty omniscient. Last November — long ...

Grand Seiko has created a new Spring Drive, inspired by the blue waters of Lake Suwa. The latest model, created to celebrate the brand’s 140 th anniversary, will be powered by the new Spring Drive 5 ...