U.S. Special Edition inspired by Early Summer of Mt. Iwate SBGW311

Envisioning Mt. Iwate as the rainy season takes shape in early Summer

SBGW311

Heritage Collection

USD 5,900.00

Features

Tsuyu is the rainy season that begins in early summer in Japan. In Iwate, lush green can be seen surrounding the grand Mt. Iwate in the distance, with the rain bringing life to rice fields, forests, and other natural beauty in abundance in the region. This serves as the source of inspiration for the U.S. Exclusive SBGW311. The 44GS, released in 1967, was the first to define the Grand Seiko Style and has evolved into a modern interpretation with contemporary practicality. The SBGW311 embodies Grand Seiko Style in a stylish mid-size case at 36.5mm diameter with manually wound mechanical Caliber 9S64, providing the watch a 72-hour power reserve despite its compact size.

Specifications

Exterior
Exterior: Stainless steel
Case back: Screw case back
Glass Material: Box shaped sapphire crystal
Glass Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Case size: Diameter 36.5mm Lug-to-lug 42.7mm Thickness 11.6mm
Band width: 18mm
Clasp type: Three-fold clasp with push button release
Movement
Caliber no.: 9S64 Instructions
Movement Type: Manual winding
Power reserve: Approx. 72 hours(3 days)
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: +10 to -1 seconds per day
Functions
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Other details / Features:
  • 24 jewels

Design in the Grand Seiko Style that embodies the aesthetic beauty of Japan

The year 1967 saw the release of the 44GS, the watch in which the Grand Seiko Style design language was fully realized. By modernizing the interpretation while seeking to re-create the design elements as much as possible, we have arrived at the evolved 44GS design. This model has inherited a design befitting Grand Seiko in all aspects, from the hands and dial to the case, taking the form of a watch that displays Japanese aesthetics in a modern fashion.

The green and rain of summer captured in Mt. Iwate’s ridged texture

Drawing inspiration from tsuyu, the rainy season that begins in early summer in Japan, the green hue of SBGW311’s dial is reminiscent of the lush and fertile landscape surrounding Mt. Iwate in this volatile season to bring life to the land.

Caliber 9S64

The manually wound movement features a maximum continuous power reserve of 72 hours (about three days). As the mainspring unwinds, its torque diminishes gradually to ensure that accuracy remains stable.

Learn more about Caliber 9S64

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