Three Grand Seiko LE to celebrate Seiko 140th Anniversary
A quick look at Grand Seiko’s new releases last week.
Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Seiko
140th Anniversary Limited Edition
With a distinctive black dial design that incorporates the beauty of tree rings and the history of Kintaro (he founded the company that would later be known as Seiko), where the rings represent the growth of each year. The multidimensional texture of the dial not only reveals the subtlety of the dark and light tones of the wood grains but also Grand Seiko’s conception of the Nature of Time.
This watch comes in a 40 mm Platinum 950 case, the star on the dial at 6 o’clock indicates that the grooved indexes are solid gold, as well as the letters “GS”, the date frame and the buckle.
The hight-beat movement of the Caliber 9SA5, despite its 36,000 vph, thanks to its two cylinders, allows it to offer 80 hours of power reserve.
The watch will be available in a limited edition of 140 pieces at Grand Seiko Boutiques and at selected Grand Seiko retailers around the world in July, at a price of € 60,000.
General Specifications:
Brand: Grand Seiko
Model: Heritage Collection Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition
Reference: SLGH007
Dial: Black
Lume: Yes
Case Material: Platinum 950
Case Dimensions: 40 mm diameter, 11.7 mm thickness
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Back: Sapphire Glass
Water Resistance: 100 Meters
Strap: Crocodile strap with three-fold clasp with push button release
Caliber: 9SA5
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 36,000 Vph
Jewels: 47
Power Reserve: 80 hours
Price: € 60,000
Availability: July
Limited Edition: Yes, 140 pieces
Grand Seiko Masterpiece Collection Spring Drive 8 Day Jewelry Watch
Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition
With a green mother-of-pearl dial inspired by the Mishaka Pond, where infinite shades of green are reflected in the clear, still water, is located near the Micro Artist Studio where these watches are created. On the dial, two 18k white gold rings studded each with 12 green garnets and 48 diamonds that represent the hour and minute indices.
The 43 mm platinum 950 case comes with the finished Zaratsu polish and the crown is inlaid with a diamond.
Inside, the Caliber 9R01 operates with an 8-day Spring Drive movement that incorporates three barrels that offers up to 192 hours of power reserve. Through the sapphire case back it is possible to observe the power reserve indicator and the entire bridge, designed in the image of Mt. Fuji, and the rubies, which evoke the lights of Suwa city below Shiojiri.
The watch is another limited edition of just 15 pieces that will be available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques in May, priced at € 195,000.
General Specifications:
Brand: Grand Seiko
Model: Masterpiece Collection Spring Drive 8 Day Jewelry Watch Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition
Reference: SBGD207
Dial: Green
Lume: No
Case Material: Platinum 950 with 97 diamonds (2.23 carat) and 24 green garnets (0.63 carat)
Case Dimensions: 43 mm diameter, 13.5 mm thickness
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Back: Sapphire Glass
Water Resistance: 100 Meters
Strap: Crocodile strap with three-fold clasp with push-button release
Caliber: 9R01
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, power reserve indicator
Winding: Manual
Jewels: 56
Power Reserve: 192 hours
Price: € 195,000
Availability: May
Limited Edition: Yes, 15 pieces
Grand Seiko Sports Collection Spring Drive Chronograph GMT: SBGC240
Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition
This powerful chronograph is presented in a 43.8 mm stainless steel case, a dodecahedron-shaped bezel made of an outer layer of zirconia ceramic and an 18k gold base, the crown at 3 o’clock is flanked by two 18k yellow gold buttons that operate the chronograph. Their surfaces alternate between the hairline and the Zaratsu polish finished.
The black dial contrasts with its gold hands and indexes and some additional gold details on the chronograph counters.
Inside, operates the spring drive manual movement Caliber 9R86, providing up to 72 hours of power reserve and an accuracy rate of about one second per day, which leaves the brand to suggest that this may be the most accurate chronograph in the world.
The watch is offered with a stainless steel bracelet with the initials Grand Seiko in 18k gold adorning the clasp and an additional crocodile bracelet with gold colour stitches.
The watch is a limited edition of only 500 pieces that will be available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques in July, priced at € 19,200.
General Specifications:
Brand: Grand Seiko
Model: Sports Collection Spring Drive Chronograph GMT: SBGC240 Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Edition
Reference: SBGC240
Dial: Black
Lume: Yes
Case Material: Stainless steel, zirconia ceramic and 18k yellow gold bezel, 18k yellow gold push buttons
Case Dimensions: 43.8 mm diameter, 16.1 mm thickness
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Back: Sapphire Glass
Water Resistance: 100 Meters
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet and an additional crocodile strap
Caliber: 9R86
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph, power reserve indicator, GMT
Winding: Automatic
Jewels: 50
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Price: € 19,200
Availability: July
Limited Edition: Yes, 500 pieces
