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...