Description
SBGA497G
This piece is limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide.
The year 2004 saw the creation of the Automatic Spring Drive - a revolutionary development in automatic watches, achieving unparalleled accuracy of one second per day. This watch movement utilizes a main spring and regulator, eliminating the need for an escapement and seamlessly blending the elegance of a mechanical watch with the precision of electronic timekeeping. 2024 will commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the automatic 9R Spring Drive Movement.
The Spring Drive timepieces seamlessly reflect time's flow with a quiet tick, inspired by the natural progression of each moment. This theme of 'The Nature of Time' is a prominent feature in Grand Seiko's designs and celebrates the spiritual importance of each unique and beautiful moment. The meticulous watchmakers take pride in their surroundings, from crafting precise movements to capturing the essence of Japanese nature in the dial.
The dial design embodies the recognizable aesthetic of the Grand Seiko 'Snowflake' watch. The delicately textured surface expertly captures the unique quality of freshly fallen snow when illuminated by the crisp, dry air and wind while drifting across slopes. The pink colour choice pays homage to the rosy glow of a winter sunrise over the Hotaka mountains, located near Japan's Shinshu Watch Studio where the Spring Drive technology was first developed. The gradual change in dial colour reflects the dynamic scenery as it shifts throughout the day.
Crafted with a durable and lightweight titanium case, the vibrant pink snowflake dial is complemented by a dual-curved sapphire crystal featuring an anti-reflective coating. It boasts sharp silver-coloured hands for seconds, minutes, and hours, as well as a coloured power reserve hand and the renowned GS logo, symbolic of the rising sun.
Equipped with the 9R65 in-house Spring Drive movement, the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Spring Drive Snowflake 20th Anniversary Limited Edition boasts an impressive accuracy of +/-1 second per day and a power reserve of 72 hours. The movement's unique design allows for a smooth and precise glide of the second hand.
Each Grand Seiko is meticulously crafted in Japan by Takumi artisans, embodying unparalleled precision, durability, and legibility. These signature qualities set Grand Seiko apart as a leader in the watch industry, backed by years of expertise and exceptional attention to detail.
Features:
Calibre: 9R65
Movement: Spring drive, Automatic with manual winding mechanism
Power Reserve: Approx. 72 hours
Features: LIMITED EDITION on the case back, Power reserve indicator, Date display,
Bezel: Fixed
Crown: Screw-down crown
Thickness: 12.5 mm
Product Weight (Approx.): 100.0 g
Grand Seiko Watches are also available in our Windsor store.
Specification
Shipping & Returns
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