Watches & Wonders, the epicenter for watchmaking, has returned with brands showcasing their latest, groundbreaking watches for the year.

The new Grand Seiko SLGH011 is a gorgeous Boutique Online Exclusive inspired by the beautiful Northern Japanese environment.

From Patek Philippe and Hublot to Rolex and Vacheron Constantin, Haute Time has compiled the best timepieces to gift this season.

Today, Grand Seiko launched an additional two models, further expanding its already impressive collection. As part of the Heritage Collection, they take part in the 55th anniversary of the 44GS, further continuing the celebrations around this legendary watch. Both creations focus on the three fundamental pillars for the brand; precision, durability, and beauty.

Grand Seiko has built quite a reputation by taking inspiration from Japan's impressive natural beauty and translating it in an inventive way into their watches. The new Grand Seiko Sōkō Frost SBGH295 shows this perfectly, as it captures the clear, vivid blue skies over the Sea of Japan in a hue that can typically be seen in the early winter months. It gives the sportive watch an icy cool touch that suits it very well.

The pandemic has not slowed down the development of new watches. Also this year, many brands launched new creations, proving that creativity and technical advancement has not been halted. It also seems that particularly this year, more time was taken to reexamine one's strengths and make new models that truly represent the brand's DNA. This resulted in captivating watches that represent, yet also defy, time, like the following;

In their pursuit of perfection, Grand Seiko developed a style of its own, guided by nine principles. The first watch made accordingly was the iconic 44GS, which was launched in 1967. Today, this instantly recognizable style has fans all around the world and led Grand Seiko to become one of the most renowned names in high-end watchmaking. To mark the 55th anniversary of the "Grand Seiko Style," the brand launched a Hi-Beat GMT model, limited to 1,200 pieces.

Autumn is a special time of the year. This is, in particular, the case when it is an "Indian Summer." With the colors of the leaves already changing but the weather still warm, it creates a unique atmosphere. The following four watches are perfect for this occasion. While they differ quite a bit, they all share that their cases are made from pink gold, giving them a rich, golden luster.

It was an exciting time in Geneva last night, as the winners of this year's Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) were announced. In a spectacular show, the entire watch world held its breath as it became clear which watches and brands would go home with a prize.

Grand Seiko finds a lot of inspiration in nature around its Shinshu Watch Studio in Japan, the place where all Spring Drive models come to life. For their latest model, the brand captured the spirit of Shizuri-yuki. This is the natural phenomenon when freshly fallen snow cascades down from the branches, creating a spectacular play of light. As we have grown accustomed of Grand Seiko, they translated this beauty in the most sophisticated way in a timepiece, in which design and craftsmanship go hand in hand.

To commemorate the company's founding 140 years ago, Grand Seiko is adding another two models to its anniversary collection. Both are powered by Caliber 9RA2, the innovative Spring Drive movement that Grand Seiko developed for the occasion. It takes this unique technology to new heights with a slimmer design, thanks to a redesign and repositioning of many parts. Thanks to two mainspring barrels, the caliber has a power reserve of an impressive 120 hours, which it indicates on the back of the watch. The IC has also been updated and comes with a built-in temperature sensor. This allows for an accuracy of around 10 seconds per month.

The watchmakers of Grand Seiko's Micro Artist Studio in Shiojiri have created yet another masterpiece to celebrate Seiko's 140th anniversary. Named SBGZ007, it does remind of the SBGZ001, mainly thanks to its textured case made of platinum. The texture itself is, however, quite different. The artisans of Grand Seiko took inspiration from the night sky over their manufacture and decorated the Zaratsu polished case with a star-like pattern. This further highlights the slim and elegant profile of the case, which has a diameter of 38.5mm and is only 9.8mm thick.

After the great success of the Nature of Time pop-up experience organized by Grand Seiko and Watches of Switzerland, both companies join forces for the next step, which is opening a dedicated boutique in SoHo. Locating at 154 Spring Street in New York City, this mono-brand experience allows people to submerge themselves completely in the marvelous world of Grand Seiko. Here they can learn about the craftsmanship, artistic expression, as well as other fines details about the brand that embodies Japanese Haute Horlogerie like no other.

Grand Seiko is, above all, a brand of subtleties. There is a good reason for that, as they invest so much time, effort, and resources to perfect every single detail so that even a subtle watch becomes extraordinary. It is also a sign of modesty, not to boast, but to simply enjoy creating something extraordinary that connoisseurs highly value and appreciate. The latest highlight representing this unique spirit is, without a doubt, the new Heritage Collection Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition SLGH007.

Japan is a country blessed with stunning natural beauty. No wonder that also the designers of Grand Seiko find their inspiration there. Close to their studio, there are white birch tree forests. They provide a beautiful yet mystical atmosphere, in part because of the distinct bark of these trees.

With Valentine's day around the corner, now is the time to surprise your loved one with a gift that lasts a lifetime, like a watch. While it can witness, and time, all the precious moments you spend together, finding the right one can be a bit of a challenge. Here are four exciting options that all, each in their own way, represent qualities that also can be found in love.