Description: Description "In the Shinshu area of Japan, winter has its own special beauty.During the Shokan "sekki" or season, the lakes are covered with ice, the air is sharp and dry and the sky takes on a deep blue hue that colors the snow that covers the mountains. The magic of Shinshu in Shokan is captured in this dial, which has the rich texture of driven snow and a unique blue tone. Like every Spring Drive Grand Seiko watch, this "Blue Snowflake" reflects the landscape around the facility where it was created and reveals another aspect of the nature of time. A classic mechanism with a detailed focus, Spring Drive enables high precision equal to that of a quartz watch while using a mainspring used in a mechanical watch as a power source. The maximum winding duration is 72 hours. The movement of the blue steel second hand glides across the snow blue. At first glance, the shape of this Spring Drive watch is reassuringly traditional with its classic, contoured lines and yet...Look more closely and a contemporary note becomes evident, thanks to the sharply cut, triangular outline to the lugs and the striking combination of mirror and hairline finishes. The Zaratsu polished surfaces are distortion-free and sharply edged to further heighten the modern feel. And then the eye rests on the deeply textured "Snowflake" dial. A true original." - Grand Seiko About the Spring Drive Mechanism "Spring Drive, one of the great innovations in modern watch making history, regulates a spring-driven movement with state-of-the-art electronic technology that functions without batteries or other external power source. Its sole power source is a mainspring, which drives a series of gears. A rotor, connected to the end of these gears, generates a small electrical charge that activates an electronic circuit and quartz oscillator. Its accuracy is unprecedented for a watch wound by a mainspring. The development of the 9R Spring Drive movement was possible only because Grand Seiko is one of the few manufacturers with expertise in both mechanical and electronic watches. While the first Spring Drive watch was presented in 1999, it was not until after a further four years of intensive development that the first Grand Seiko 9R Spring Drive was created. To meet the high standards of Grand Seiko, the winding system and drive time were upgraded from a manual winding system with 48 hours of power reserve to automatic with a 72-hour power reserve. The automatic winding mechanism uses the Magic Lever mechanism developed in 1959, but with improved productivity, maintainability, and durability to enhance its winding efficiency." - Grand Seiko Great Condition, sold by original owner*Some standard scuffs and marks from regular use, please see photos. Additionally, there is a small scuff near 5 O'Clock mark that I highlighted in one of the photos*Comes with original box, case, extra links and Operating Instructions as seen in photos*30 Day free returns period & free shipping!Feel free to contact me for any additional photos or information you may need.
Price: 4650 USD
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
End Time: 2024-12-16T21:32:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Bezel Color: Silver
Closure: Push-Button Deployant
Dial Pattern: Linen
Number of Jewels: 30 Jewels
Indices: Baton Indexes
Year Manufactured: 2010-2019
Vintage: No
Case Thickness: 13 mm
Band/Strap: Bracelet
Case Color: Silver
Department: Men
Caseback: Exhibition
Bezel Type: Smooth
Watch Shape: Round
Style: Luxury
Case Size: 40 mm
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Date Indicator, Magnetic-Resistant, Power Reserve Indicator, Push/Pull Crown, Sapphire Crystal, Screwdown Crown, Self-Winding, Water Resistance, Water-Resistant
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Handmade: Yes
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
Water Resistance: 100 m (10 ATM)
Seller Warranty: No
With Papers: Yes
Reference Number: SBGA407
With Service Records: No
Brand: Grand Seiko
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Silver
Customized: No
Band Material: Stainless Steel
Dial Color: Blue
Model: Grand Seiko Elegance
Band Width: 19 mm
With Original Box/Packaging: Yes
Case Finish: Polished
With Manual/Booklet: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Display: Analog
