Great experience with Grand Seiko 4520-8000. The pinnacle of sophistication!

Specifications:

Caliber: Cal. 4520A Hand Wind Hi-Beat Movement
Case Width: 36.5mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Thickness: 9mm
Lug to Lug: 41mm

With a hand-wound mechanism that brings the ultimate feeling from the excellent physical movement. Especially when you put it to your ear, the clear sounds will make you sob!
No calendar window gives the dial perfection. The balance is set at a high level.

Zaratsu is a method of polishing the metal parts of a watch by pressing them against a piece of emery cloth or sandpaper that rests on the surface of a rotating metal plate. It is a laborious and laborious process that takes years to perfect, but the results are astonishing. Grand Seiko craftsmen are able to create flat, distortion-free surfaces and sharp bevels where the flat surfaces meet. This unique quality gives Grand Seiko watches their attractive appearance, and to this day, all Grand Seiko pieces are polished using the Zaratsu method.

The smooth 36000vbp movement reminds me of water, it’s hard to understand how the gears work together. One of the differences in Grand Seiko’s watchmaking technology.
Lug width 18mm is a great size for a leather strap when the lug buckle head is 15mm. A difference comes from vintage Seiko or Grand Seiko when the width of the leather strap is reduced to 3mm. Normally in other watch brands it will be 2mm. This small detail makes a noticeable difference, giving the watch a more elegant feel.