Heritage Collection Annual Accuracy Quartz SBGX355

The 37mm quartz “Snowflake,” reflecting the beauty of driven snow

SBGX355G

SBGX355

Heritage Collection

Features

In Japan, as the seasons pass, one can notice many changes taking place throughout nature. Grand Seiko seeks to capture the essence of these changes through evocative dials made in-house.

The snow-white dial of SBGX355 is meant to suggest the serendipitous beauty of nature in the area near the Shinshu Watch Studio where it is made. Brought to life through master craftsmanship, it presents a detailed pattern not unlike the one traced across the snow by the wind in the Hotaka peaks in winter. The steel seconds hand, tempered to a vivid shade of blue, creates a beautiful contrast as it rounds the pure white dial. The 37mm case and the bracelet are crafted from High-Intensity Titanium, which is even more resistant to abrasion than regular titanium and wears ethereally light on the wrist.

Specifications

Exterior
Exterior: High-Intensity Titanium
Case back: Screw case back
Glass Material: Dual-curved sapphire crystal
Glass Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Case size: Diameter 37.0mm Lug-to-lug 44.6mm Thickness 10.6mm
Band width: 19mm
Clasp type: Three-fold clasp with push button release
The perimeter of Band: 193mm
Movement
Caliber no.: 9F62 Instructions
Movement Type: Quartz
Accuracy: ±10 seconds per year
Functions
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Weight: 80 g
Other details / Features:
  • Allergy-safe metal

A dial depicting wind-blown snow

Visible from the Shinshu Watch Studio, where Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive and quartz 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 this watch’s “Snowflake” pattern dial. Formed through master craftsmanship, the dial is achieved not by a simple white coating, but rather by a special process that uses silver plating to create its refined appearance. The dial’s uncanny pure-white likeness is created without the use of any white materials or pigments.

Caliber 9F62

The quartz Caliber 9F62 incorporates mechanisms not commonly seen in standard quartz movements, such as a regulation switch for precise adjustments during after-sales service. A quarter-century after this movement made its appearance, the 9F62 continues to win admirers thanks to its high performance, annual accuracy of ±10 seconds, and robust construction. Equipped with a battery that lasts for approximately three years, the movement features a display of the date in addition to the time.

Details of Caliber 9F62

Option strap

Strap

RG03W19BL

Band width: 19mm
Clasp width: 16mm
Color: Blue (Oil matte)
Material: Crocodile

Strap

RG03W19GN

Band width: 19mm
Clasp width: 16mm
Color: Green (Oil matte)
Material: Crocodile

Strap

RG03W19RD

Band width: 19mm
Clasp width: 16mm
Color: Reddish brown (Oil matte)
Material: Crocodile

Strap

RG03W19WT

Band width: 19mm
Clasp width: 16mm
Color: White (Pearl)
Material: Crocodile

Strap

XGL00119

Band width: 19mm
Clasp width: 16mm
Color: Black
Material: Crocodile
  • Available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques and selected Grand Seiko Salons

Strap

XGL00319

Band width: 19mm
Clasp width: 16mm
Color: Brown
Material: Crocodile
  • Available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques and selected Grand Seiko Salons

Strap

XGL00519

Band width: 19mm
Clasp width: 16mm
Color: Navy
Material: Crocodile
  • Available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques and selected Grand Seiko Salons

Strap

XGL00719

Band width: 19mm
Clasp width: 16mm
Color: Light blue
Material: Crocodile
  • Available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques and selected Grand Seiko Salons

Strap

XGL00919

Band width: 19mm
Clasp width: 16mm
Color: Elegant light green
Material: Crocodile
  • Available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques and selected Grand Seiko Salons

Strap

XGL01119

Band width: 19mm
Clasp width: 16mm
Color: Warm orange
Material: Crocodile
  • Available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques and selected Grand Seiko Salons

Strap

XGL01319

Band width: 19mm
Clasp width: 16mm
Color: Light gray
Material: Crocodile
  • Available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques and selected Grand Seiko Salons

Clasp

XGN00116

Clasp width: 16mm
Clasp material: Stainless steel
  • Available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques and selected Grand Seiko Salons