SBGA211

A dial inspired by driven snow

Visible from the Shinshu Watch Studio, where Spring Drive watches are made, the Hotaka mountain range is blanketed with snow for several months each winter. The snow in these mountains is shaped by fierce winds that carve patterns into its surface, a phenomenon that forms the basis of this watch’s “Snowflake” pattern dial. It is not painted white but is made by a special silver-plating process that allows the delicate texture of snow to be replicated so perfectly.
The blue tempered steel seconds hand moves over the dial in the perfect glide motion that is Spring Drive’s unique signature and reflects the continuous, eternal, and beautiful nature of time.

A case design that beautifully expresses the flow of time

This design was created alongside Grand Seiko’s exclusive Spring Drive Caliber 9R65. Inspired by the smooth motion of the seconds hand, one of the movement’s most distinctive features, the case form is crafted specifically to complement the Spring Drive movement. While rooted in the Grand Seiko Style, the seamless transition from the bezel to the case and case back, along with the tapered silhouette that narrows toward the back, creates a sense of visual continuity and offers a surprisingly light and comfortable wearability for a 41mm watch.

Caliber 9R65

Caliber 9R65 is the first Grand Seiko Spring Drive movement and features a power reserve of 72 hours.

Details of Caliber 9R65