Here is a wonderful, all original Grand Seiko GS45 Hi-Beat from 1970. The silver sunburst dial is in very fine condition, with steel Seiko and GS logos and steel strip hour markers, double at 12 o’clock. There is slight wear along the edge of the dial, most notable at around 7 and 12 o’clock, which cannot be seen with the naked eye. The 9 o’clock hour markers shows slight discoloration. The tapered baton hands are in very fine condition, with the characteristic black stripe down the middle of the hour hand and a black minute hand. When the crown is pulled out to set time, the hack stops the seconds hand for more accurate time setting.
The stainless steel bezel is in fine condition with light overall wear, perhaps most notable at around 12 o’clock. The radially brushed stainless case has integrated lugs and the original GS crown and is in very fine condition with only light overall wear, most notable towards the lower left lug. The stainless steel case back has a slightly worn gold GS medallion and is in very fine condition, with a few small scratches and marks. The case does not appear to ever have been polished.
The watch comes on an after market leather strap and buckle of good quality.
Inside the watch, Seiko’s high grade 4520A movement ticks away at the then insane frequency of 36000 beats per hour, beating strongly and accurately to within about +-8 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in September 2024 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.
A Grand Seiko is always an attractive proposition, and when in this condition it’s a real find. With the large size and wonderful overall condition, this is a watch that will add to any vintage collection while it is also great as part of a regular rotation schedule.
Our watches are delivered in a luxury wooden watch box, fully serviced with a 12 month warranty that covers the mechanical functioning of the watch under normal use. We offer 14 days full return rights and are very proud of our reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.
NB! Note that we are based in Switzerland and that the buyer is responsible for any import fees their country may impose on a purchase from abroad. Ask us if you have any questions.
Basic info
Brand Seiko
Model Grand Seiko GS45
Reference number 4502-7010
Code VWS-2672
Movement Manual Winding
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Leather
Year 1970
Condition Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Switzerland, Lonay
Caliber
Movement Manual Winding
Movement/Caliber Seiko 4520A
Power reserve 40 h
Number of jewels 25
Frequency 36000 A/h
Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 36.5 mm
Lug to lug 41 mm
Water resistance Not water resistant
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Mineral Glass
Dial Silver
Dial numerals No numerals
Bracelet/Strap
Bracelet material Leather
Bracelet color Blue
Lug width 18 mm
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel
Functions
Others
Central seconds, Only Original Parts