Seiko Watch Corporation will release a special limited edition Grand Seiko model commemorating the 55th anniversary of the "44GS" on July 8th. The suggested retail price is 440,000 yen (tax included), and the model is limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide.
The "Seiko Style" Pursues the Essence of Watchmaking
The "Seiko Style" is a design grammar for creating brilliantly dazzling watches. It was devised to give Grand Seiko, born with the aim of achieving the pinnacle of precision, a luxury watch with a globally renowned appearance. It was established with the release of the "44GS" in 1967. At its root is Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. Based on the unique Japanese aesthetic sense, it is realized through a unique design grammar based on polished, distortion-free flat surfaces, and advanced artisan techniques such as "Zaratsu polishing" to polish the surface to a smooth, beautiful surface.
≪Product Features≫
For just a moment, you can gaze upon the sea of clouds, which is expressed on the dial. ... The motif is a beautiful yet fleeting scene that appears and disappears, and the dial combines a embossed pattern reminiscent of overlapping clouds with a beautiful light blue to express a fleeting moment.
The dial is marked with a Five-Pointed Star, a symbol of exceptional precision.This watch is equipped with a quartz movement with exceptional precision, the Caliber 9F85, which has an annual accuracy of ±10 seconds, but has been improved to ±5 seconds per year. As proof of this, a gold Five-Pointed Star shines at the 6 o'clock position.
Special edition with a see-through back that allows you to enjoy the beautiful finish of Caliber 9F85
A special feature unique to the 55th anniversary of the "44GS" is the see-through back, which allows you to admire the beautiful gold-colored finish of the movement. As this is a first for the Caliber 9F85, the bridge plate fixing screws have been subjected to a blue-glowing tempering treatment. As proof that this is a special model, the "LIMITED EDITION" engraving and serial number are inscribed on the case back.
[Product Specifications]
Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition Quartz Special Precision Model
Product Number: SBGP017
Suggested Retail Price (tax included): 440,000 yen
Case & Bracelet: Stainless steel
Crystal: Dual-curve sapphire crystal (inner anti-reflective coating)
Water Resistance: Enhanced water resistance for everyday use (10 bar)
Case Size: [Outer Diameter] 40.0 mm (excluding crown) [Thickness] 10.7 mm
Limited Quantity: Limited to 2,000 units worldwide (800 in Japan)
Release Date : July 8th (Friday)
Other specifications
https://www.grand-seiko.com/jp-ja/collections/sbgp017
[Movement specifications]
Quartz movement Caliber 9F85
Time accuracy: Annual deviation ±5 seconds Special accuracy (when worn on the wrist at an temperature of 5°C to 35°C)
Battery life: Approximately 3 years
Seiko Watch Corporation Customer Service Center
0120-061-012 (toll-free)
Official Grand Seiko website address
https://www.grand-seiko.com
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