====== Grand Seiko 57GS ======
The second-generation **57GS** [[Grand Seiko]] was produced by [[Suwa Seikosha]] for [[Seiko]] from [[1963]] until [[1968]]. Replacing the [[Grand Seiko (1960)|original Grand Seiko]], the 57GS became a lower-end model with the introduction of the stylish Daini-produced [[Grand Seiko 44GS]] and [[automatic]] [[Grand Seiko 62GS]] in 1966.

The 57GS was Suwa Seikosha's second iteration of the Grand Seiko ideal and remains a classic today. It was released as a [[1964]] model, and that is the date favored by writers today. The "Self Dater" features wide lugs that make the watch look and wear larger, though it lacks the finesse of the [[Grand Seiko 44GS]] that followed in 1967. Indeed, Seiko has issued "remakes" of this watch in 2013. Most used stainless steel for the case, though some were gold plated.

The 57GS contained a new 35 jewel movement oscillating at 18,000 or 19,800 A/h, depending on complications. This was an evolution of the [[Grand Seiko (1960)|3180 movement]] but with a calendar function added.

There were two 57GS models 

  * **430**/**5722A** - Date only, 18,000 A/h, chronometer rated, lion case back
  * **5722B** - Day/date, 19,800 A/h, not chronometer rated, Grand Seiko case back

The 57GS was produced in stainless steel (5722-9990/9991, 27,000 Yen), gold filled (5722-9011/9991, 33,000 Yen), or solid 18k gold (5722-9000, 130,000 Yen). Each case was slightly different. Numerous dial variations were produced as text and logos changed.

The 57GS was the only Grand Seiko model available in [[1966]] and early [[1967]], when the [[Grand Seiko 44GS|44GS]] and [[Grand Seiko 62GS|62GS]] were introduced. It was removed from the catalog after volume 2, [[1968]], indicating end of production if not end of sale. Some references give a [[1969]] date for the end of sale.

===== Tributes =====
In [[2014]], Seiko commemorated the 50th anniversary of the "Self Dater" with tribute models. Three Spring Drive Grand Seiko models were produced in a modern 40 mm case inspired by the original, SBGA103, SBGA105, and SBGA107 (silver, blue, and champaign/platinum, respectively). Additionally, two 37 mm Grand Seiko quartz models, SBGV009 and SBGV011 (silver and black dials, respectively) were launched. Being [[quartz]] and [[Spring Drive]] watches, these are produced by [[Seiko Epson]] in the same factory as the original Grand Seiko 57GS, unlike most Grand Seiko models.

===== See Also =====
  * [[Grand Seiko]]
  * [[Seiko]]

===== External Links =====
  * [[http://www.seiyajapan.com/pages/the-history-of-grand-seiko|The History of Grand Seiko]]
  * [[https://thegrandseikoguy.com/2018/09/17/seiko-catalogue-1968-volume-2/|Seiko Catalogue 1968 volume 2]]


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**Movement:**
  * [[Manual winding]] movement
  * Certified [[Chronometer]]
  * 35 [[jewels]]

**Case:**
  * [[Stainless steel]] with gold plating or platinum
  * Screw-on case back, water resistant to 50 m

**Dial:**
  * White
  * Applied indexes

**Functions:**
  * 5722A - Hours, minutes, [[central seconds]], date
  * 5722B - Hours, minutes, [[central seconds]], day, date

**Production:**
  * Production [[1963]]-[[1968]]
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