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AVAILABLE DEC 2022 and part of the permanent collection (no limit).
The delicately textured white dial evokes Asaborake, the brief time when, as dawn breaks, the light penetrates the morning mist and begins to reveal the mountain landscape of Shinshu, where this, and all Grand Seiko Spring Drive watches, are made. The minute and seconds hands are gently curved by hand so that they are close to the indexes and minute track. This not only enhances the legibility of the time, which is measured with +/- 15 seconds a month precision, but it also allows the wearer to enjoy to the full the continuous glide motion of the seconds hand that is Spring Drive’s signature.
As with the original 44GS, the glass is box-shaped to give the watch its traditional feel but the thickness of the glass rim is reduced to lower the overall center of gravity of the watch and to provide a slim profile and a comfortable fit on the wrist.
The hand-wound Caliber 9R31 delivers a 72-hour power reserve thanks to its Dual Spring Barrel mechanism in which two springs are set in parallel within one single barrel.
SBGY011 Heritage 44GS case w/Spring Drive w/o date
The serene beauty of the Grand Seiko Style
In 1967, a new watch was added to the Grand Seiko Collection that was destined to become one of its defining creations. It was the 44GS, the first watch to embody the Grand Seiko Style, the design grammar that gave Grand Seiko its distinctive look and that still today, 55 years later, inspires each new creation. This hand-winding Spring Drive watch brings alive again the spirit of the 44GS in a slim dress case.
Asaborake, the moment when dawn draws back the veil of night
The delicately textured white dial evokes Asaborake, the brief time when, as dawn breaks, the light penetrates the morning mist and begins to reveal the mountain landscape of Shinshu, where this, and all Grand Seiko Spring Drive watches, are made. The minute and seconds hands are gently curved by hand so that they are close to the indexes and minute track. This not only enhances the legibility of the time, which is measured with +/- 15 seconds a month precision, but it also allows the wearer to enjoy to the full the continuous glide motion of the seconds hand that is Spring Drive’s signature.
As with the original 44GS, the glass is box-shaped to give the watch its traditional feel but the thickness of the glass rim is reduced to lower the overall center of gravity of the watch and to provide a slim profile and a comfortable fit on the wrist.
The hand-wound Caliber 9R31 delivers a 72-hour power reserve thanks to its Dual Spring Barrel mechanism in which two springs are set in parallel within one single barrel.
No photos yet of the back.
Exterior
Exterior: Stainless steel
Case back: See-through & Screw case back
Glass Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Case size: Diameter 40.0mm
Exterior: Stainless steel
Case back: See-through & Screw case back
Glass Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Case size: Diameter 40.0mm
Lug-to-lug 46.2mm
Thickness 10.5mm
Band width: 19mm
Band Material: Crocodile leather
The perimeter of Band: 195mm
Band Material: Crocodile leather
The perimeter of Band: 195mm
Movement
Caliber no.: 9R31
Power reserve: Approx. 72 hours(3 days)
Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (±1 second per day)
Caliber no.: 9R31
Power reserve: Approx. 72 hours(3 days)
Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (±1 second per day)
Functions
Water resistance: 10 bar
Weight: 77 g
Other Features: 30 jewels
Power reserve indicator on back
Water resistance: 10 bar
Weight: 77 g
Other Features: 30 jewels
Power reserve indicator on back
Price
$8200
I tried on the SBG007 and at...
38.5mm x 10.2mm it was sublime. This is just a bit bigger. I prefer the smaller size as I consider the 007 a true dress watch and I like understated for 'dressy.' It has the same movement and it is beautifully done, especially at the price point...
Yes...photos do not capture the shade of blue...
...and stainless steel is bonus for me.
