Grand Seiko Skeleton Watch (2023)

FAQs

How much is the Grand Seiko Tourbillon skeleton? ›

Priced at US$350,000, the Kodo is the most expensive GS watch ever, far surpassing the brand's previous record holders that pricey because they were high-jewellery timepieces. But the big number is the natural and reasonable consequence of its mechanical complexity.

For a long time the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Snowflake with reference number SBGA 211, was their bestselling watch. The Snowflake was the model that appeared in people's heads when someone mentioned Grand Seiko. But in the past couple of years, things have changed and there is a new reigning champion, the SBGA 413.

Grand Seiko produces luxury watches that can retain most of their value depending on the style of watch that you purchase and it's purchase price.

The answer to your question is the reason the Grand Seiko is more expensive is because of its' new and innovative quality. The SBGD's in general are Seiko's Solar diving watches. They have the V157 automatic in-house movement and the case starts at 44 mm-46 mm.

Grand Seiko vs Rolex: Pricing

Compared to the Japanese brand, Rolex has more expensive watches. Most of the models from Rolex cost double or triple the price of top-end Grand Seiko models. In the 1960s, Rolex became a status symbol, and it was when the Grand Seiko sub-line was being born.

Skeleton see-through watches and pocket watches are usually expensive because of the type of movement they have. Creating an automatic mechanical skeleton watch costs more than one with quartz movement.

The rarest of the rare, Seiko only made 73 Astronomical Observatory Chronometer watches in 1968, as noted by Watches By Six. The case, dials, and handles are made from 18-carat gold which increased the expenses, and the brand decided to discontinue the watch.

A one-of-a-kind Grand Seiko sold for $478,800, the highest price ever paid at auction for a watch from the Japanese brand.

We do not set any definitive limit to the repair period for any Grand Seiko watch and we intend to give our utmost attention to each watch brought to our authorized service center. It is our aim to ensure that every Grand Seiko watch can be worn and enjoyed for a longest possible time, ideally a lifetime or longer.

Grand Seiko Offers Quality

The reason why so many watch collectors are purchasing Grand Seiko is because of the immaculate quality of the case finishing, innovative movements, some of the best dials in the industry and the history of GS, which makes the watch special.

Is Grand Seiko much better than Seiko? ›

With several sublines, some of Seiko's high-end watches overlap with Grand Seiko's price points. Grand Seiko, however, is a true luxury brand akin to Omega and even Rolex. Their pieces go even beyond the high-end core Seikos because of all of the in-house innovations and hand craftsmanship.

Just like in Shiojiri, the production capacity on those movements is about 100 million per year. In contrast, you will find that the total production number of Grand Seiko is around 35.000 watches per year, of which most will stay in Japan.

Each Grand Seiko watch is instantly recognizable because of its simplicity of form and its understated elegance. From the very first Grand Seiko watch in 1960 to the latest collection of today, every Grand Seiko has shared the functional beauty and design purity that has always been its hallmark.

Grand Seiko builds watches for everyday wear, from the inside out. This might result in watches that are on the thick side, but it's for a purpose.

Only 20 examples of the Grand Seiko Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon will be made, and the watch will be available through authorized dealers in October 2022. MSRP for the Grand Seiko Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon stands at $350,000 as of press time. For more information, please visit the brand's website.

Like many of Bell & Ross' complications, it was developed by movement specialist MHC Manufacture Haute Complication. The BR-X1 Skeleton Tourbillon Sapphire (ref. BRX1-SKTB-SAPHIR) is a limited edition of just eight pieces and is priced at US$385,000 or S$535,000.

Limited to 50 watches, the Bell & Ross BR-X2 Skeleton Tourbillon Micro-Rotor (ref. BRX2-MRTB-SK-ST) is priced at US$79,000 or S$115,000. For more on the BR-X2, visit bellross.com.

Grand Seiko SBGX353 Elegance Collection Analog Quartz Watch NEW for $3,336 for sale from a Seller on Chrono24.