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07 May 2025

The Quirky Backstory of the Grima Pulsar Watches

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by @watches_and_culture

When led technology meets exquisite craftsmanship, the quirky backstory of the Grima Pulsar watches

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We've often highlighted the incredible work of jeweler Andrew Grima, especially his collaboration with Omega in the 1970s. However, it's less known that he also collaborated with Pulsar, a brand that emerged in 1972 during the quartz revolution.
 

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Back then, Pulsar, owned by Hamilton, introduced a groundbreaking technology perceived as the future of watch displays: LED. Initially positioned as a high-end brand, Pulsar featured innovative designs and reached out to the highly skilled jewelry designer Andrew Grima to create exclusive pieces. 

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The LED technology provided designers with more space to explore creative designs, as it required less room to display the time. Grima, known for his iconic space-age inspiration, designed a series of Pulsar watches, expertly playing with gold and shapes. Each of these pieces was unique, making them incredibly rare. 

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However, in 1978, Pulsar was acquired by Seiko and became less of an exclusive proposition compared to the unique designs we see here. 

Fortunately, @francescagrima, an exceptional jewelry designer herself, has allowed us to showcase some of her father's sketches, which are truly worth seeing!