Description
About Grand Seiko SBGH368
Grand Seiko Mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 Heritage Collection
An 18-karat rose gold mechanical watch that expresses the beauty of sakura concealed in snow
This modern reinterpretation of the 62GS, Grand Seiko’s first automatic mechanical model, depicts a beautiful moment in the ever-changing seasons in Japan. In a first for a non-limited edition with the 62GS case design, it is crafted in 18K rose gold. The warm pink dial shines with a brilliance that enhances the watch’s beauty. It represents a scene in which snow has covered the cherry blossoms, known as sakura-kakushi. With the warmth of the rose gold case and the shimmering of the dial, it is easy to imagine the snow-covered cherry blossoms glistening in the bright morning sun of early spring. The brown leather strap, which is symbolic of the tree’s trunk, adds to the atmosphere of beautiful calm. The movement is the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85, which grants more stable precision by reducing variations in accuracy.
Grand Seiko SBGH368 Features
A dial that expresses cherry blossoms concealed by snow at the dawn of spring
The dial depicts a scene in which cherry blossoms are concealed by fallen snow, a rare phenomenon known as sakura-kakushi. This beautiful sight can be experienced in the early spring of the Tohoku region of northern Japan, which includes Iwate Prefecture, home of the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi. The stunning dial captures spring’s early, fleeting days and changes its appearance depending on the angle and the play of light. It makes the seemingly pedestrian act of checking the time into a captivating event for the eyes.
Caliber 9S85
This high-frequency mechanical movement was developed by rethinking the parts that form the foundation of the watch’s precision, granting the level of torque necessary to maintain a high oscillation rate and realizing a practical power reserve of about 55 hours when fully wound.
- 37 jewels
- 18K rose gold clasp
- See-through screw case back
- Screw-down crown
- Sapphire crystal
- Date display
Grand Seiko SBGH368 History
Prior to 1960, to challenge the status of Swiss watches and change the perception of Japanese watches, Daini Seikosha and Suwa began the discussion of a product line that can match the quality of Swiss watches under the suggestion of the parent company. At the time, Suwa Seikosha Co. was in charge of manufacturing men’s watches, so it was decided that Suwa would be producing the first Grand Seiko (GS).
The first Grand Seiko was released in 1960, it was based on Seiko’s previous high-end watch, CROWN. This Grand Seiko has a 25-jewel, manual-winding, 3180 caliber, and only 36,000 units were produced. This was also the first chronometer-grade watch manufactured in Japan, and it was based on Seiko’s own chronometer standard.
Design style
The design language of the Grand Seiko was set in 1967, with the creation of Grand Seiko 44GS. The 44GS set the ground for all future Grand Seiko with nine elements. These elements help improve the legibility of the watch under different situations, and create a sharp, crisp visual impression:
- Double width index at 12 o’clock
- Multi-faceted rectangular markers
- Highly polished bezel
- Highly polished planes and two-dimensional surface
- Half recessed crown
- Flat dial
- Multi-faceted hour and minute hands
- Curved side line
- Reverse slanted bezel wall and case side
- Dress style with simple but beautiful design
- Zaratsu polishing
source : wikipedia
