A Night With The Grand Seiko Godzilla 65th Anniversary Limited Edition

Godzilla, Los Angeles, Grand Seiko and the best watch party of the year. Here’s proof why Grand Seiko is on top of their game.

Today, we talk about the Grand Seiko Godzilla 65th Anniversary Limited Edition and show off just how Grand Seiko managed to put on the best watch party of the year, and why they’re on top of their game for it!

While for a long time Grand Seiko was the “big brother” of Seiko, in 2017 they became their own, 100% independent and unique entity. Whereas Seiko itself is focused on high value, but still relatively affordable timepieces, Grand Seiko is devoted entirely to the luxury market and, perhaps more importantly, doing luxury in a uniquely Japanese way. It is this way that, arguably, offers more value in the luxury bracket than almost anything from the Swiss.

Grand Seiko Boutique
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At the Grand Seiko boutique on Rodeo Drive, we have a look at two of their newer releases. The first is the Grand Seiko SBGA415, designed to embody the aesthetic of wintertime, and executed in a 41mm titanium case (with matching bracelet). It, like so many Grand Seiko icons, is powered by the Spring Drive caliber 9R65, with a stated accuracy of +-1 second PER DAY.

Grand Seiko SBGA415
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Next up, we have the Grand Seiko SBGH271, a stainless steel timepiece powered by the 9S85 automatic movement, and with a dial that is meant to evoke the rich greens and golden hues of summer. Both pieces are priced at $6300.

Grand Seiko SBGH271
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Grand Seiko’s Rodeo Drive boutique is their first in the US, and inside, we got a look at some of the other models that feel, truly, Japanese. Take the Grand Seiko SBGK005, a piece with a dial inspired by Mount Iwate, with a texture that is impossible to describe, and impossible to forget. Then there’s the Grand Seiko SBGH236, the dial of which is modeled after a type of Japanese silk.

But the star of the show, for sure, is the Grand Seiko 65th Anniversary Godzilla watch. 44mm in titanium, the watch features a sublime red dial that appeals to some of the design language seen on the Cocktail Time range, but with a serious upgrade in execution. The bezel is made of sapphire to create a unique visual effect, and the 9R15 Spring Drive movement is an absolute joy. It’s equipped with a black and red sharkskin strap to mimic the texture of Godzilla’s skin.

Grand Seiko Godzilla 65th Anniversary
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Thank you to Grand Seiko for partnering with us on this video!

View the entire Grand Seiko lineup at https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/