Introducing the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Ref. SBGE249 (Limited Edition with Timeless Luxury)
From the beloved ?snowflake? and the Mt. Iwate variants of recent years, to the recent Seasons collection, Grand Seiko has a proud tradition of creating watches inspired by elements found in nature. The brand?s latest ? Ref. SBGE249 ? is a limited edition Spring Drive model developed with Texas-based AD Timeless Luxury Watches, and it follows in that natural tradition with a dial inspired by the blizzards of Shirojiri, Japan where Grand Seiko?s Shinshu Studio is located.
Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Ref. SBGE249 (Timeless LE)
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Silver grain (inspired by the blizzards of Shirojiri, Japan)
Dimensions: 41mm
Crystal: Double-domed sapphire with AR
Water Resistance: 10 bar
Crown: Push pull
Movement: Grand Seiko 9R66 Spring Drive GMT Strap/bracelet: Steel bracelet with deployant clasp
Price: $5,900
Expected Release: August/September 2019
The case measures 41mm across and features a pleasing mix of finishes, with the brushed tops of the lugs playing nicely against the zaratsu-polished sides. Around back, an open case back shows off the engine. Powering the watch is Grand Seiko?s 9R66 Spring Drive caliber, which features a PR indicator, a GMT complication, and a whopping 72 hours of power reserve. Accuracy is rated to +/- 10 seconds a month.
The dial then is the star of the show. With its silvery grain, the surface is an elegant backdrop for all the typical Grand Seiko dial furniture. The diamond-cut hour indexes look stunnin...
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