Grand Seiko Heritage 50th Anniversary Limited SBGN009

Fifty years ago, the world’s first quartz watch, the Seiko Quartz Astron, was
launched. Perhaps no watch before or since has had a more important or lasting
impact on the watch industry, as it marked the start of the quartz revolution
which brought high precision timekeeping within the reach of all. To
commemorate the Quartz Astron’s 50th anniversary, we are proud to announce a
limited edition Grand Seiko watch which has a unique design and Grand Seiko’s latest quartz movement, the GMT caliber 9F86. This limited edition watch takes center stage within the Heritage Collection.
The case is classically Grand Seiko, polished to a beautiful distortion-free mirror finish. The dial is in Grand Seiko’s signature deep blue color and carries a pattern based on the quartz crystal symbol that was used for many years on Seiko’s quartz watches and acts as a quiet reminder of the Quartz Astron’s importance to modern horology.
The seconds and GMT hands are in gold, as are the 24 hour numerals inside the minute track and the name Grand Seiko.
The case back carries the Grand Seiko lion, the symbol of Grand Seiko. Alongside are the quartz crystal symbol and the words ‘Quartz Watch 50th Anniversary’. Each watch in this limited edition of 2019 has its own serial number which is also displayed on the case back.

Reference: SBGN009

Dated: 2020

Limited: 2019 Pieces

Bracelet: Stainless Steel

Case Size: 40mm x 12.2mm x 47mm Lug to Lug

Lug Width: 20mm

Case Metal: Stainless Steel

Movement: 9F86 - Quartz

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case has minimal light wear. Bracelet has minimal light wear. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear.

Grand Seiko emerged in 1960 as a high-end watch line from Seiko, aiming to challenge Swiss dominance in luxury watchmaking. The brand quickly established itself with Japan's first chronometer-grade watch and later gained renown for its innovative Spring Drive technology, which combines the best of automatic and quartz movements. In 2017, Grand Seiko became an independent entity, solidifying its position in the luxury watch market.

The brand's design philosophy, known as the "Grammar of Design," was established in 1967 with the Grand Seiko 44GS. This aesthetic approach emphasizes legibility, refined appearances, and distinctive features like multi-faceted markers and hands, a half-recessed crown, and the meticulous Zaratsu polishing technique. Grand Seiko continues to push boundaries in watchmaking, as evidenced by recent innovations like the "Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon," while maintaining its commitment to precision engineering and unique design language.