First released in 1967, the 44GS Grand Seiko has bravely evolved over time. In a sense it has been reborn for the twenty-first century—consider it an oasis of quietude against a backdrop of noise.
The thermally blued steel seconds hand is prominent against the radiating dial design, while the hour markers provide a calm continuity. The stainless steel case measures a slim and comfortable 36.5 mm in diameter, 11.6 mm in height, and rests upon a stainless steel bracelet with a three-fold clasp with a push-button release for added safety.
As a manually wound watch, Caliber 9S64 is the star of the show with 24 jewels and a convenient 72-hour power reserve. It sports a magnetic resistance to 4,800 A/m and as the mainspring of the movement unwinds, its torque gradually lessens to deliver increased accuracy.
Additional features include a screw-down case back, a 100 m / 10 atm water resistance, and a scratch-resistant antireflective sapphire crystal.
Standout feature(s): Convenient 72-hour power reserve; radiating dial design with prominent blued steel seconds hand; 100 m / 10 atm water resistance. Details at a glance: