{"product_id":"grand-seiko-61gs-6156-8040-special","title":"Grand Seiko 61GS 6156-8040 Special","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Seiko 6156-8040 \"Special\" holds a singular place in the brand's history as the final vintage Grand Seiko reference ever launched, first introduced in the supplement to Volume 2 of the 1974 Seiko catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts standout feature is the exquisite diamond dust–textured dial: Subtle yet captivating, and often likened to the finish seen decades later on modern references such as the SBGD001. Under the right light, the dial comes alive with a soft, shimmering depth that rewards close attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn classic Grand Seiko fashion, restraint is key. The minute markers are printed so finely that they almost disappear, preserving a clean, uncluttered aesthetic. The hands, shaped like jousting lances: Slender at the tip and broader at the base, offering excellent legibility while adding a distinctive sense of purpose and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowering the watch is the Grand Seiko Special Cal. 6156A, a high-beat 36,000 bph movement regulated to an exceptional ±3 seconds per day at the time of production, surpassing contemporary chronometer standards. The near-continuous sweep of the seconds hand enhances the experience, allowing the wearer to perceive time as a seamless, natural flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIronically, the very process that gives the dial its depth also makes it fragile. As a result, most surviving examples of the 6156-8040 show dial damage or heavy wear, preventing them from being experienced as originally intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here, however, is a truly remarkable exception: A miraculous unworn Grand Seiko 61GS Ref. 6156-8040 \"Special,\" complete with its original tags. Representing the culmination of years of relentless refinement in movement engineering, dial execution, and case design, this reference stands as the pinnacle of vintage Grand Seiko watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch will be serviced once purchased. Please allow 1~2 months before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Tokyo, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 61GS Special is exceptional. The watch is evidently unworn, and the case retains crisp factory lines, perfectly preserved over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dial, indexes, and handset are immaculate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bracelet is beautiful, with no visible scratches. The caseback is immaculate, and the medallion is beautifully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBRAND: Grand Seiko\u003cbr\u003eMODEL: 61GS Special\u003cbr\u003eREFERENCE: 6156-8040\u003cbr\u003eDIAL: Original diamond-dust pattern dial\u003cbr\u003eCASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eCASE DIMENSIONS: 35mm diameter; 11.5mm thickness, 18mm lug width\u003cbr\u003eCRYSTAL: Sapphire glass\u003cbr\u003eCASE BACK: Screw-in Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eMOVEMENT: Automatic Cal.6156A\u003cbr\u003eManufacturing date: August 1974\u003cbr\u003eService History: Unknown, ±2s\/day\u003cbr\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Stainless steel signed bracelet coded XQB220.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE TOKEI CLUB","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47127405232303,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/1450\/7695\/files\/file_cc128bef-5835-4230-be92-bee0230b6190.jpg?v=1782817813","url":"https:\/\/thetokeiclub.jp\/products\/grand-seiko-61gs-6156-8040-special","provider":"THE TOKEI CLUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}