The Japanese word toge (“TOE-gay”) refers to a navigable road through a mountain range, and thus presented itself as the perfect moniker for Grand Seiko’s newest special-edition timepiece conceived in partnership with UK-based luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland. Why is it ideal" The Toge Special Edition, which will be exclusively available at Watches of Switzerland boutiques, offers a dial decked out in British Racing Green and bears the distinctive texture that Grand Seiko created to echo the slopes of Japan’s Mount Iwate.

The Toge Special Edition (SBGM241) is available exclusively through the Watches of Switzerland Group.

Designed to “subtly evoke the image of a spirited drive over the many ridges of Mount Iwate,” the watch is housed in a 39.5 mm stainless steel case with a crescent-shaped profile, curved lugs, and a retro-style box-shaped sapphire crystal. The case, designed specially for this edition by Grand Seiko’s longtime chief designer Nobuhiro Kosugi, features the meticulous Zaratsu polished finish for which Grand Seiko watches have become renowned.
The British Racing Green dial is enhanced with the “Mount Iwate” textured motif.

The textured green dial hosts the classical elements of Grand Seiko, including the razor-style hour and minute hands, applied, faceted hour indices, and a polished frame around the date window at 3 o’clock. This model stands out with its broad, golden G...