Do Grand Seiko appreciate in value?

Grand Seiko produces luxury watches so they will retain most of their value depending on the watch that you purchase and if you can buy it at a discount. Like most watches though you’ll see a depreciation of 5-20\% when you try to resell it but that isn’t to say that it’s the same for all models.

Are Grand Seiko Quartz worth it?

As a final conclusion, I would say that the Grand Seiko 9F quartz SBGX263 is one of the most pleasurable watches I have ever owned. You have all of the benefits of a luxury timepiece without any drawbacks that can inflict such pieces (inaccuracy, finite power reserve, dis-comfort, legibility).

Are Grand seikos better than Rolex?

Grand Seiko models’ build quality exceeds many luxurious watchmaking Swiss brands and is at par with some of the top Swiss high-end luxury watches. Over the years, Rolex has upgraded and updated its models. They communicate even minor product changes to continue being the best at making luxurious watches.

Are seikos good investment?

And assuming you have a genuine passion and appreciation for Seiko dive watches. Then yes, absolutely. If you missed out on the chance to buy one of the first two re-editions, this is a great opportunity to make amends. Just don’t think of it as an “investment”.

How many grand seikos are made a year?

35,000 Grand Seiko watches
With an annual production of 35,000 Grand Seiko watches (close to the likes of Audemars Piguet’s total production, for example), most of the watches stay in Asia. The pre-owned market for Grand Seiko watches is relatively small, especially outside Asia.

Are Grand seikos durable?

Second, Grand Seiko watches are built to be robust and durable. Durability will never be sacrificed when conceiving a watch and its design. This is not a design flaw, but rather a design measure that ensures the robustness and longevity of components and the movement as a whole.

What is the difference between Rolex and Grand Seiko watches?

Oh baby! Rolex is the watch brand. Grand Seiko is a non -brand. At best, it’s a really expensive Seiko. A really expensive Seiko – for buyers can get past Seiko’s rep for mass market merch. Who don’t care what other people think about their watch.

Why buy a Rolex GS instead of a bezel?

Where the Rolex makes such effective use of its bezel, the GS take a contrarian approach in dispensing with the bezel altogether, all the better to provide an unimpeded view of the wonderful dial and handset.

Is there such a thing as a really expensive Seiko?

A really expensive Seiko – for buyers can get past Seiko’s rep for mass market merch. Who don’t care what other people think about their watch. Who can afford to pay big bucks for a watch that only watch people recognize as anything other than a mass market Seiko.

What kind of caliber does a Seiko Grand Seiko have?

In many ways, it is a very traditional, somewhat conservative movement but one with a couple of very neat tricks up its sleeve. The Grand Seiko uses a chronometer spec. 35 jewel 6245 automatic also running at 19800 bph and also introduced in 1965 but based on a caliber dating to about 1960.