Grand Seiko SBGK002

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Grand Seiko Mechanical ‘Urushi Maki-e’

£27,950

LIMITED EDITION OF 150 PIECES

Description

A new manual-winding calibre. A new slim profile. An Urushi dial.

The Grand Seiko Elegance Collection sets a new course. Calibre 9S63 is a significant addition to the ever growing Grand Seiko family of movements. It has been eight years since the last manual-winding mechanical calibre in Grand Seiko and it has been worth the wait.

Calibre 9S63 offers a small seconds hand at the nine o’clock position and a power reserve indicator at three o’clock with a power reserve of 72 hours and an accuracy rate of +5 to -3 seconds a day. The dial showcases a form of Japanese craftsmanship, Urushi lacquer. The amber colour dial is made from a transparent and long lasting Urushi that comes from trees grown in and around the town of Joboji that lies under Mt. Iwate, the mountain that dominates the skyline above the Shizukuishi Watch Studio. Through this amber coloured ‘Suki-urushi’ lacquer can be seen the subtle Mt. Iwate pattern that reveals the watchmakers’ pride in the natural beauty that surrounds their home.

The hour markers and the ‘GS’ letters are decorated with the traditional Maki-e technique by Urushi master Isshu Tamura in his studio in Kanazawa on the west coast of Japan’s main island. Through the application of layer after layer of lacquer, these markers are given a three dimensional profile and a delicate yet strong presence on the dial. Tamura then applies the powder, either 24k gold or platinum, and then polishes them by hand using his own special tools to give Maki-e its delicately shimmering appearance. These processes require great dexterity as it is very challenging to give every marker the same depth, especially on a curved surface.

Grand Seiko: beautifully, precise Japanese watchmaking, from the pinnacle of Seiko Watch Corporation’s in-house manufacture. Every Grand Seiko features signature high standards of Japanese precision, durability and legibility, handcrafted by Takumi artisans.

Specifications

Movement
Accuracy: -3/+5 seconds per day
Calibre: 9S63
Movement Type: Mechanical Manual Winding
Power Reserve: 72 Hours
Watch Exterior
Case Diameter: 39.0mm
Case Thickness: 11.6mm
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Strap/Bracelet: Crocodile Leather
Lug Width: 19.0mm
Clasp: Pin buckle
Dial Colour: Red
Other Specifications
Crystal Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Crystal Type: Dual-curved sapphire crystal
Water Resistance: Splash Resistant

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