A watch isn’t just a way to tell time; it’s a work of art. Seiko, one of the world’s oldest watchmakers, knows this well. The company has been making timepieces since 1881, debuting its first wristwatch, the Laurel, in 1913. The brand cemented itself as a premium watch maker in 1960 with the launch of the Grand Seiko line, which broke off in 2017 to dedicate itself only to the highest-quality luxury timepieces. Grand Seiko’s models are all handcrafted by skilled Japanese artisans and boast both impressive spring drive mechanisms and visually stunning designs. These offerings make for an excellent and relatively affordable gateway into the world of luxury watches.
Grand Seiko: Available Now at Burdeen’s Jewelry
grand seikoGrand Seiko Sport Spring Drive GMT Watch SBGE295
Case: Stainless steel
Dial: Green
The eye-catching emerald-green dial on this capable sport watch was designed to evoke the dramatic mountains outside the workshop where it was made, in Shiojiri, Japan.
grand seikoGrand Seiko Evolution 9 Watch SLGA021
Case: Stainless steel
Dial: Blue
Lake lovers will appreciate this five-day spring-drive watch, which features a deep blue dial with a subtle wave pattern inspired by the serene surface of a lake just before dawn.
grand seikoGrand Seiko Evolution 9 Watch SLGH005
Case: Stainless steel
Dial: Silver
The minutes and seconds matter to us on the human scale, but this variation of the Evolution 9 reminds us to slow down and see the worldas trees do, with a dial patterned after white birch bark.
In the hustle and bustle of the modern world, a luxury timepiece serves as not just a tool but also as an island of serenity. With Grand Seiko, a glance at your wrist transports you into another world: the meditative quiet of a forest, the dramatic beauty of the mountains or the calming vastness of open water. Where do you want your watch to take you? Explore Grand Seiko’s meticulously engineered watches now at Burdeen’s Jewelry.
grand seikoGrand Seiko Heritage Kawagane Watch SBGA489
Case: Stainless steel
Dial: Gray
One of two watches that recall tamahagane, a pure form of Japanese steel used to construct katanas, this watch’s deep gray dial features the unique texture of kawagane, the so-called “jewel” steel that forms the sharp edge of the blade.
grand seikoGrand Seiko Heritage Shingane Watch SBGA491
Case: Stainless steel
Dial: Green
This second watch inspired by tamahagane is based on shingane, the variant of the steel that makes up the core of a katana’s blade. Its earthy green dial recalls the resilience and strength of this material.
grand seikoGrand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat Tentagraph Watch SLGC001
Case: Titanium
Dial: Blue
The Tentagraph is the first automatic high-beat chronograph from Grand Seiko, and is the longest-running ten-beat model on the market today, setting an impressive tone for the brand’s next generation of sports watches.
Burdeen’s Jewelry is an official Authorized Dealer for Grand Seiko. See these watches and more at Burdeen’s newest location, 120 E. Oak Street, Chicago, opening mid-December 2023.