Grand Seiko SBGA001 (Pre-owned - Fair) — USD 2,760 on eBay

Engaging with Spring Drive watches after Robin's story. Collection includes SBGA001 (2005), Snowflake (2006), Seiko Spring Drive (1999), Credor Moon (2006), and Galante (2008). Visited Seiko Epson factory.

9S5-style case debuted in 1998 with the SBGR001, identified by 7 elements. 8th element is no concavity. Some GS watches fit criteria, while others do not. 9F movements introduce new cases.

The first modern mechanical GS watch was the SBGR001 of 1998 with cal. 9S55. Designer Nobubiro Kosugi created a versatile case allowing for metal or leather straps. This design influenced subsequent Grand Seiko models.

Lake Suwa in Japan is known for its natural beauty and the Wakasagi fish freeze ritual. Tourists visit for the picturesque surroundings and to witness this unique event.

In 2021, Grand Seiko introduced a high-beat watch inspired by the slender and beautiful white birch trees of the Hiraniwa Plateau in northern Japan. This timepiece was warmly praised by watch fans worldwide for its intricately textured dial and for the revolutionary Hi-Beat 36000 Automatic Caliber 9

What a dial. Released in 2010, the Grand Seiko SBGA011 remains one of the iconic timepieces in the GS product lineup and needs little introduction. It is often referred to as the "Snowflake", due to the notable white textured dial like snow. As Baselworld 2017 came about, it was announced that Grand