Here is a fabulous, all original Grand Seiko GS56 Hi-Beat from 1970. The silver sunburst dial is in very fine condition, with steel Seiko and GS logos and faceted steel strip hour markers, double at 12 o’clock. There are a few wear spots around the top edge of the dial. The faceted stick hands are in very fine condition, with the characteristic seconds hand for this reference without a center hole. When the crown is pulled out to set time, the hack stops the seconds hand for more accurate time setting. The steel framed window at 3 o’clock shows the date, which can be quick-set with the crown pulled out to the middle position.
The stainless steel bezel is in good condition, with some overall wear such as at 2 and 7 o’clock. The cushion shaped stainless steel case with integrated lugs and the original GS crown has a brushed finish and is in fine condition with light overall wear. The stainless steel case back has a well preserved gold GS medallion and is in very fine condition, with a few 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 5645A movement beats strongly and accurately to within about +-12 seconds per day. The watch was fully serviced in July 2024 and comes with a 12 month warranty on its proper mechanical functioning.
The Grand Seiko was made to show the world the prowess of Japanese watchmaking and proved their right when outperforming every other mechanical watch in observatory tests. They remain some of the most iconic and collectible vintage watches with an outstanding design and engineering quality. This 56GS Hi-Beat is a great example of that and it is a fine watch for any occasion.
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 GS56
Reference number 5645-7000
Code VWS-2618
Movement Automatic 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 5645A
Power reserve 40 h
Number of jewels 25
Frequency 28800 A/h
Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 36 mm
Lug to lug 42 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 Brown
Lug width 18 mm
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel
Functions
Date
Others
Central seconds, Only Original Parts, Quick-set
