Seiko Watch Corporation will release the Grand Seiko "44GS" regular model, featuring a modern design that evokes the image of dawn, on December 9th.
The "Seiko Style" Pursues the Essence of a Watch
The "Seiko Style" is a design grammar devised to give Grand Seiko, born from the pursuit of the pinnacle of precision, an appearance befitting a luxury watch. The Seiko Style, which creates brilliantly shining watches, was established with the release of the "44GS" in 1967. At its heart is Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. The style of creating beauty by manipulating the light emitted by the mirrored surface and the shadows cast by the three-dimensional shape is achieved through advanced artisan techniques, including "Zaratsu polishing," which polishes the surface to a smooth, beautiful, distortion-free surface.
The dial expresses the scene of "dawn twilight," when the night breaks and the sky gently brightens.Dawn twilightis the moment when the night breaks and the sky gently brightens.
"Dawn" is the moment when the night breaks and the sky gently brightens. This timepiece evokes the morning scenery of Shinshu, as if the mountains are waking up through the morning mist, with its delicate embossed pattern and translucent white dial. To enhance legibility, the minute and second hands are hand-bent, gently curving to minimize their distance from the dial. Like the original 44GS, the watch uses box crystal. Not only does it add to its classic aesthetic, but the reduced thickness of the bezel also lowers the watch's overall center of gravity, resulting in a comfortable fit. The hand-wound Spring Drive movement, Caliber 9R31, is crafted by the Shinshu Toki no Takumi Kobo (Shinshu Time Craftsman Workshop). Its dual spring barrel mechanism employs two power springs in a single barrel, providing a 72-hour power reserve. Since its founding in 1960, Grand Seiko has striven to create the pinnacle of watchmaking, pursuing and realizing the essential qualities of a watch—accuracy, beauty, and legibility—at a high level, and making tireless progress. The company began full-scale global expansion in 2010 and has earned high praise around the world for its top-level performance and sophisticated design, which can only be achieved by one of the few true manufacturers in the world.
[Product Specifications]
Heritage Collection 44GS Modern Design
Model Number: SBGY011
Suggested Retail Price (tax included): 935,000 yen
Case: Stainless steel
Strap: Crocodile
Crystal: Box-type sapphire crystal (with anti-reflective coating on the inside)
Water Resistance: Enhanced water resistance for everyday use (10 bar)
Case Size: [Outer Diameter] 40mm (excluding crown)
[Thickness] 10.5mm
Release Date: Friday, December 9th
Other Specifications
grand-seiko.com/jp-ja/collections/sbgy011
[Movement Specifications]
Spring Drive Movement Caliber 9R31
Winding Method: Manual winding
Time Accuracy: Average monthly rate of ±15 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of ±1 second) (when worn on the wrist at an temperature of 5°C to 35°C)
Power Reserve: Approximately 72 hours (approximately 3 days)
Number of Jewels: 30
Contact Information
Seiko Watch Corporation Customer Service Center
0120-061-012 (toll-free)
Official Grand Seiko Website Address:
www.grand-seiko.com
The "Seiko Style" Pursues the Essence of a Watch
The "Seiko Style" is a design grammar devised to give Grand Seiko, born from the pursuit of the pinnacle of precision, an appearance befitting a luxury watch. The Seiko Style, which creates brilliantly shining watches, was established with the release of the "44GS" in 1967. At its heart is Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. The style of creating beauty by manipulating the light emitted by the mirrored surface and the shadows cast by the three-dimensional shape is achieved through advanced artisan techniques, including "Zaratsu polishing," which polishes the surface to a smooth, beautiful, distortion-free surface.
The dial expresses the scene of "dawn twilight," when the night breaks and the sky gently brightens.Dawn twilightis the moment when the night breaks and the sky gently brightens.
"Dawn" is the moment when the night breaks and the sky gently brightens. This timepiece evokes the morning scenery of Shinshu, as if the mountains are waking up through the morning mist, with its delicate embossed pattern and translucent white dial. To enhance legibility, the minute and second hands are hand-bent, gently curving to minimize their distance from the dial. Like the original 44GS, the watch uses box crystal. Not only does it add to its classic aesthetic, but the reduced thickness of the bezel also lowers the watch's overall center of gravity, resulting in a comfortable fit. The hand-wound Spring Drive movement, Caliber 9R31, is crafted by the Shinshu Toki no Takumi Kobo (Shinshu Time Craftsman Workshop). Its dual spring barrel mechanism employs two power springs in a single barrel, providing a 72-hour power reserve. Since its founding in 1960, Grand Seiko has striven to create the pinnacle of watchmaking, pursuing and realizing the essential qualities of a watch—accuracy, beauty, and legibility—at a high level, and making tireless progress. The company began full-scale global expansion in 2010 and has earned high praise around the world for its top-level performance and sophisticated design, which can only be achieved by one of the few true manufacturers in the world.
[Product Specifications]
Heritage Collection 44GS Modern Design
Model Number: SBGY011
Suggested Retail Price (tax included): 935,000 yen
Case: Stainless steel
Strap: Crocodile
Crystal: Box-type sapphire crystal (with anti-reflective coating on the inside)
Water Resistance: Enhanced water resistance for everyday use (10 bar)
Case Size: [Outer Diameter] 40mm (excluding crown)
[Thickness] 10.5mm
Release Date: Friday, December 9th
Other Specifications
grand-seiko.com/jp-ja/collections/sbgy011
[Movement Specifications]
Spring Drive Movement Caliber 9R31
Winding Method: Manual winding
Time Accuracy: Average monthly rate of ±15 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of ±1 second) (when worn on the wrist at an temperature of 5°C to 35°C)
Power Reserve: Approximately 72 hours (approximately 3 days)
Number of Jewels: 30
Contact Information
Seiko Watch Corporation Customer Service Center
0120-061-012 (toll-free)
Official Grand Seiko Website Address:
www.grand-seiko.com
