Featured Video: Behind the Scenes with Grand Seiko’s Extraordinary Dials

Caroline Kallman Joffe4 Min ReadAug 10 2020

Featured Video: Behind the Scenes with Grand Seiko’s Extraordinary Dials

On Wednesday, July 29, we celebrated the captivating dials of Grand Seiko through our debut virtual collector’s event. It was an honor to share the experience with over 300 collectors and admirers of the brand, and we were thrilled to have Joe Kirk, National Training Manager and Brand Curator for Grand Seiko, join us for the occasion, along with our friend and favorite horological artist, Sunflowerman.

The team at The 1916 Company is constantly in awe of Grand Seiko’s stunning textured dials, the unique inspiration behind them, and the brand’s unwavering commitment to precision. The 1916 Company’s Director of Sales, George Mayer, led a great discussion with Joe; and while we wish this event could have been in person, we are now able to share it with all of you. Watch the full webinar below and go behind the scenes with Grand Seiko! We explore the manufacturing process, recently introduced collections, and of course, some of our favorite dials. Keep scrolling for a closer look at the watches discussed, through both photos and Sunflowerman’s incredible artistry.

Thank you to everyone who joined our DIALED IN digital event, to the Grand Seiko team for sharing an abundance of insight and knowledge, and to Sunflowerman who added creativity and beauty through illustration and watercolor.

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