Grand Seiko has continued building out its global partnership with Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, framing the collaboration around a shared philosophy the Japanese watchmaker says centers on incremental refinement rather than singular moments of brilliance, according to a feature published this week by Revolution Watch.

Grand Seiko first signed Ohtani as a brand ambassador during his 2018 MLB rookie season with the Los Angeles Angels, an early bet on a player whose full potential had not yet become apparent to the wider sports world. The relationship expanded significantly on March 12, when Grand Seiko announced Ohtani as its new global partner through what the company calls the "Grand Moments Project," a collaboration the brand said centers on approaching each moment with sincerity and a deep respect for the value of time, with the initiative formally launching April 1.

"To carry forward a part of Grand Seiko's heritage, shaped through decades of dedication, is something I deeply value," Ohtani said in Grand Seiko's official announcement of the partnership. "Feeling that legacy as I wear the watch brings me real joy, and it is my hope that we will continue this journey........

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