Heritage Collection Re-creation of the 45GS Limited Edition SLGW004

Re-creation of the 45GS captures the heritage and evolution of Grand Seiko’s high-precision watchmaking.

SLGW004J
NEW Limited edition of 200 pcs

45GS Re-creation Limited model

SLGW004

Heritage Collection

AUD 41,050.00

Nov.2024 Release Date

  • Available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques

Features

In 1968, Grand Seiko introduced the 45GS. This watch came just one year after the 44GS, the legendary creation that established the brand’s design code, the Grand Seiko Style. Although the two watches were nearly identical in styling, the 45GS featured a dramatic upgrade in terms of stability and performance with the brand’s first manual-winding high-beat movement, the Calibre 4520. Today, re-creation of this milestone is born.

The original's angular case, which featured flat, mirror-polished surfaces and curved case sides, has been re-created using Grand Seiko's latest watchmaking technology. The dial colours and lettering are virtually identical to the originals. At the 12 o'clock position appear the Seiko letters, which have been made to reimagine the vintage character of the original. At the six o'clock position, one will notice the GS and Hi-Beat letters; the number 36000, which signifies the high frequency of the movement; and even the Daini Seikosha factory logo, indicating the birthplace of the original 45GS.

Specifications

Exterior
Exterior: 18k yellow gold
Case back: See-through & Screw case back
Glass Material: Box shaped sapphire crystal
Glass Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Case size: Diameter 38.8mm Lug-to-lug 43.7mm Thickness 10.4mm
Band width: 19mm
Band Material: Crocodile leather
Movement
Caliber no.: 9SA4 Instructions
Movement Type: Manual winding
Power reserve: Approx. 80 hours
Mean daily rate: +5 to -3 seconds per day
  • Mean daily rate is a mean value of daily rates in a condition where the movement before assembly in a case is measured in six positions in a fixed manner under artificially controlled environment for 12 days.
Normal usage accuracy: +8 to -1 seconds per day
Functions
Water resistance: Splash Resistant
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Other details / Features:
  • 18K yellow gold crown
  • LIMITED EDITION on the case back
  • Serial number engraved on the case back
  • Power reserve indicator

This creation features a case and clasp in 18k yellow-gold as well as a dial colour to capture the elegance of the original version.

The original 45GS introduced in 1968

The design creates a remarkable brilliance based on the interplay of light and shadow, which has been at the core of Grand Seiko's design grammar since it was established in 1967 with the 44GS.

Details of the Grand Seiko Style

Calibre 9SA4

Caliber 9SA4 was created to provide the ultimate hand-winding experience, with a winding sound and feel demonstrating its craftsmanship and quality. It has a high frequency of 10 vibrations per second, which leads to stable precision, and a long power reserve of up to 80 hours.

Details of Calibre 9SA4