Grand Seiko –the Japanese watchmaker’s fine watchmaking arm – is about to have two big anniversaries.
Seiko founder Kintaro Hattori was born in Tokyo 160 years ago, and started his company at the age of 21. To honor its founding father, Grand Seiko’s elite Micro Artist Studio has made The Kintaro Hattori 160th Anniversary Limited Edition – which is powered by the manufacture’s famous Spring Drive Movement.
For those who can do the math that would mean that next year Seiko will celebrate its 140th anniversary, which is why the Japanese watchmaker has produced the Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition.
In the case of the Hattori watch, it is crafted from platinum 950 that has been specially polished for a distortion free finish. The dial comes with 14k gold indexes behind a sapphire crystal. Under the hood lies a Caliber 9R02 movement, which is assembled and adjusted by hand. It has a 84 power reserve.
The 140th year anniversary is also beautiful, and is modelled off the first Grand Seiko watch from 1960. It measures 38mm across, and comes in an 18K rose gold case with rose gold indices.
Both watches are available in January 2021, and will be available exclusively at Grand Seiko boutiques.
The Hattori 160th Anniversary Limited Edition is limited to just 50, and will cost US$103,000. The Seiko 14th
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