Grand Seiko 62GS 6246-9001

Grand Seiko 62GS Diashock 6246-9001 Stainless Steel

Founded in 1960 with the sole intention of challenging the idea that Swiss watchmaking was the be-all and end-all of the watchmaking industry, Grand Seiko has endeavored to create some of the most technically astute and wonderfully crafted timepieces possible. Launched 7 years after the brand was founded, the watch that we have here, the 62GS ref. 6246-9001 was debuted as the brand’s first automatic watch. Featuring a distinctive four o’clock crown designed to keep the case flush and symmetrical while also emphasizing its automatic winding capability through its comparatively inaccessibility, the 62GS is as aesthetically unique as it is mechanically astute. Available with either the date or the day and date in the 3 o’clock position, and a quick-set date function too (a notable innovation at that time), the 62GS was certainly impressive at the time of its debut. Boasting a 36mm stainless steel case with sharp lines throughout its lugs and bezel, the 62GS is an impressively stylish watch that showcases Grand Seiko’s awareness of the need for their watches to look the part too. Brand : Grand Seiko Dimensions : 36mm x 12mm Model : 62GS Day-Date Movement : Automatic cal. 6246 Reference : 6246-9001 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 1970 Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch only Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL Fitted with a monochromatic silver pie-pan dial, the ref. 6246-9001's display retains a rather impressive level of depth, with its double aperture at 3 o'clock boasting a raised border and its applied hour markers and logos adding to the dial's depth. THE DIAL Building on the dial's impressive depth, the 62GS' 36mm stainless steel construction utilizes a range of bevels and angles to highlight its unconventional elements like its almost-flush winding crown at 4 o'clock and round, yet still angular, lines. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.