Grand Seiko was born in 1960 and has gone through decades of research and development: from hairsprings to balance wheels, not to mention the special alloys used to make watches, every component is developed and produced in-house. The first Grand Seiko watch is equipped with a new-generation movement-Calibre 3180, equipped with a 12 mm balance wheel and a movable stud designed to improve precision.
The foundation that later became the Grand Seiko style already exists. In fact, the philosophy of Grand Seiko has combined "enduring precision" with "full practicality" from a very early stage. The design of the first Grand Seiko in 1960 was practical and sophisticated, simple and elegant, easy to use and unique in style.