Introducing 5 New Grand Seiko Watches for 2020 (Updated June 30th)

Elegance Collection Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Model

　This limited edition model commemorates the 60th anniversary of Grand Seiko's founding. The "SBGW263" features a platinum case, and the indexes and hands are hand-engraved by master craftsman Kiyoshi Terui with scenes inspired by Shizukuishi Town in Iwate Prefecture, home to the "Shizukuishi High-End Watch Workshop" that manufactures the movements. Specifically, the design depicts a "tear stone," a drop of water dripping onto a stone, which is the origin of the name "Shizukuishi Town." The dial is made up of three separate pieces made of 18K white gold, and the brand logo and other details are hand-engraved. The "SBGW264" model, which uses an 18K gold case, is also available. This model features a lattice pattern inspired by a birch forest, engraved in three dimensions by machine on the dial.

Spring Drive 8 Days Jewelry Watch

　This jewelry watch is inspired by the fine ice (diamond dust) that forms on winter mornings in the Suwa region. The 18KWG dial is paved with 48 long, tapered baguette diamonds, and 12 baguette blue sapphires serve as indexes. A total of 60 diamonds and blue sapphires are also arranged around the outer periphery of the dial. The movement is the pinnacle of manual-wound Spring Drive, the Cal. 9R01. This watch has three barrels arranged in series, achieving a maximum power reserve of approximately 192 hours.

Heritage Collection Mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 80 Hours

　This model is equipped with a new movement developed to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Grand Seiko's birth. The high-beat movement, Cal. 9SA5, operates at 36,000 vibrations per hour and employs a new "Dual Impulse Escapement," a combination of a detent and a Swiss lever mechanism. Combined with twin barrels, this model achieves a power reserve of approximately 80 hours. The 18K yellow gold case and dial design, including the indexes and hour and minute hands, follow the original model, while aiming for a timeless style that will lead Grand Seiko in a new era. The see-through case back allows you to enjoy the view of the new movement.

Elegance Collection: Reproduction of the original Grand Seiko design

　This reissue model retains the same design while improving to meet modern needs, such as increasing the case size from 35mm to 38mm in the original model. Three case variations are available, each made from a different material. The platinum model features the logo engraved in the same typeface as the original model. The 18K yellow gold model features a raised, three-dimensional logo. Models with cases made from Grand Seiko's proprietary brilliant hard titanium feature blue dials. This material has a Vickers hardness twice that of stainless steel.

Sports Collection Spring Drive 5 Days

　This new diver's watch utilizes the new Spring Drive Caliber 9RA5, which boasts a slim design and a long power reserve of approximately 120 hours. While you won't notice it, as it's mounted on a professional diver's watch with a shock resistance rating of 600m for saturation diving, the movement's thickness has been reduced to just 5.0mm by offsetting the Magic Lever. The dial is available in two colors: Grand Seiko Blue and Nature Green, each of which is available in limited quantities.

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