Grand Seiko Sports Collection Hotaka Peaks Morning Glow Spring Drive GMT Limited Edition 40.5mm Red Dial Gents Watch SBGE305G

SBGE305G

In 2004, Grand Seiko introduced the Spring Drive, a revolutionary development in automatic watchmaking with 99.99% accuracy. This innovative movement utilizes a main spring and a regulator, eliminating the need for an escapement and merging the elegance of a mechanical watch with the precision of electronic timekeeping. In 2024, the 20th anniversary of the 9R Spring Drive Movement will be celebrated.

The Spring Drive mechanism in these timepieces accurately reflects the passing of time, without any disruptive ticking, replicating the seamless flow from one moment to the next.The Grand Seiko Sports Collection Hotaka Peaks Morning Glow Spring Drive GMT Limited Edition 40.5mm Red Dial Gents Watch SBGE305G takes inspiration from the concept of 'The Nature of Time', an integral part of Japanese spirituality. This idea celebrates the individuality of each moment, revealed through the interplay of light and shadow. The watchmakers at Grand Seiko embody this philosophy by incorporating elements of their natural surroundings in the engineering of the watch movements and the design of the dial, showcasing the exquisite beauty of Japanese nature.

The deep red dial of this watch is inspired by the vibrant morning glow of sunrise over Hotaka mountain peaks, located near Japan's Shinshu Watch Studio, where Spring Drive was born. The black ceramic bezel represents the steep rock face, while the silver-toned hands coated in Lumibrite are protected by dual-curved sapphire crystal. With a GMT function for tracking two time zones, a power reserve indicator for the battery status, and a date function at 4 o'clock, this limited edition timepiece is both functional and visually stunning.

This watch utilizes an in-house 9R66 Spring Drive calibre, resulting in a smooth and continuous movement of the second hand. It boasts an impressive accuracy of +/-15 seconds per month and offers a generous three-day power reserve.

This particular watch is restricted to a global production of just 1,300 units.

Crafted in Japan by expert Takumi artisans, every Grand Seiko watch embodies the pinnacle of precision, durability, and legibility. With a focus on beautifully precise Japanese watchmaking, it is a testament to Seiko Watch Corporation's in-house "manufacture" standards.

Features:

Calibre: 9R66
Movement: Spring Drive, Automatic with manual winding mechanism
Power Reserve: Approx. 72 hours
Features: LIMITED EDITION on the case back, Power reserve indicator, Dual time function with 24-hour hand, Quick correction function of time difference adjusting to a calendar
Bezel: Fixed
Crown: Screw-down crown
Thickness: 14.7 mm
Product Weight (Approx.): 195.0 g

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