Hands-On: With The New Limited Edition Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT With Green Dial
Grand Seiko is truly a hidden gem of high horology. Praised by the most astute collectors in the world for its unwavering dedication to craftsmanship and precision, this new GMT is one of GS's most attractive packages to date, featuring a brand-new, completely in-house, high-beat GMT movement, gorgeous green dial, and fantastically finished multi-tiered case. Oh, and thanks to Seiko's brand-new boutique in NYC, they're easier to find than ever before. 2 OF 19 This 40mm watch features the same style case made famous in the 44GS seen here. The quality of this case can't be stressed enough, with razor-sharp beveling, even brushing, and mirror-like polishing. I mean, look at those lines. 3 OF 19 The high-beat movement caliber 9S86 is a brand new movement for Seiko, beating at 36,000 vibrations per hour, with a power reserve of 55 hours. It offers a daily variance of +5 to -3 seconds, though likely performance is even more precise than advertised. The oscillating

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