Grand Seiko continues to add to their 60th Anniversary Limited Editions, this time with vivid blue dial inspired by the brilliant sky over Mt. Iwate at dawn. Introducing the SBGR321.
Press Release
A deep respect for nature lies at the very heart of every Grand Seiko watch. Grand Seiko respects the nature of time itself in the precision of its movements and in the serenity of its design but it also draws inspiration from the nature that surrounds the two studios, in Shizukuishi and Shinshu, where all its timepieces are crafted. This new limited edition watch, made in celebration of Grand Seiko’s 60th anniversary, perfectly embodies both these aspects of the nature of time.
Mt Iwate, an ever-present inspiration, and the beauty of dawn
The brilliant blue sky over Mt. Iwate at dawn that greets the watchmakers and technicians of the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi is a sight to behold, especially when it is tinged with the red of the morning sun. It is this combination of colors that has inspired the design of this new automatic timepiece. The blue of the dial is echoed in the vivid blue of the titanium sections of the oscillating weight and a red ring inside the sapphire crystal case back mirrors the glow of the morning sun as it rises and causes light to flood through the broad windows of the studio.
The blue of the oscillating weight is achieved through an anodic oxidation process in which metals are subjected to electrolysis so as to generate an oxide film. This oxide film produces color according to the light refraction index when the thickness of the oxide film is carried.
The Grand Seiko SBGR321 is powered by Caliber 9S65 which delivers a power reserve of 72 hours and a precision rate of +5 to –3 seconds a day. It is assembled, adjusted and inspected by hand at the recently opened Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi from where Mt Iwate’s inspiring and graceful form is clearly visible. This quintessential Grand Seiko watch is offered as limited edition of 2,500 and will be available worldwide in October, 2020.
Grand Seiko SBGR321 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Caliber 9S65
Driving system: Automatic
Vibrations: 28,800 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second) Accuracy (mean daily rate): +5 to –3 seconds per day Power reserve: 72 hours Number of jewels: 35
Specifications
Stainless steel case and bracelet Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating See-through screw case back, screw-down crown Water resistance: 10 bar. Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m Diameter: 40.0 mm, Thickness: 13.0 mm Three-fold clasp with push button release
Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: 5,300 euro
Limited edition of 2,500
