Ever wondered how those beautiful Grand Seiko's and Credors

[LuvWatch]

......... were made. I have had this link for ages, but must have forgotten about it.
Though looking again today the site has added a special link to it's Shizukuish-Ishi watch studio.

It is surprising (or not) that their production capacity is only 30,000 units per year.

If you've ten minutes to spare, check it out.

The original site.. http://www.morioka-seiko.co.jp/Eng/index.html

and their new site...... http://www.shizukuishi-watch.com/eng/index.html

Regards

[BigSwede]

Thanks for that!

It went great with my morning coffe.

Cheers
/john

[PhilM]

What a great site, you can even go on a factory tour...

[ozzies]

Great thanks,I love Grand Seikos

[Gren]

That's very impressive.

I had expected the whole process to be carried out by robots; shows how wrong you can be !?

The craftsmanship and care makes me see Grand Seiko in a whole new light. Maybe those high prices are justifiable.

[j111dja]

Lots of very interesting information Derek. Thanks.

[Daddelvirks]

Thanks!
I reckon those watches are well worth the asking price.

Cheers,

Daddel.

[abraxas]

I've also been looking at these:

A Tour of the Seiko-Epson Factory
http://www.watchtalkforums.info/forums/ ... hp?t=17883

A Tour of the Seiko Instruments Factory
http://www.watchtalkforums.info/forums/ ... hp?t=18558

A Tour of the Seiko Institute of Horology
http://www.watchtalkforums.info/forums/ ... hp?t=16663

john

[TheFlyingBanana]

Fascinating stuff. Almost makes me want to buy one!

[Mark]

Interesting link... 8)
Well worth a look.
Mark

[Karl]

Ta for the links Derek and John 8)

karl

[Tokyo Tokei]

A new facility has been opened at the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi mentioned in this thread. The old website is still up, but the new one is here: https://www.grand-seiko.com/global-e...o-shizukuishi/

Opened last year, but obviously the public tours are currently suspended.

A short related piece was in a Japanese national newspaper today, including a little about the 48-year old master craftsman adjusting GS hair springs to 0.01mm.

An English translation is here https://mainichi.jp/english/articles...0m/0bu/030000c

TT

[Dan]

Fantastic, thank you for sharing. One step closer to owning a GS after that!