Grand Seiko Heritage Ginza Limited SBGH315
Released as a limited edition in 2023, the masters of scene-setting through their technical abilities are at it again, this time evoking the origin of Seiko. The contrasting blues of the dial might look familiar to the cartographers among you as it is a city map of the Ginza district of Tokyo. This is the area where Seiko was founded in 1881 by the young Kintaro Hattori. Limited to only 400 examples, it has become a yearly tradition for Grand Seiko to honor its origins with a small production run. Watches are often compared to pieces of art designed to be worn on the wrist, and, although by now that's a regularly repeated phrase, it's one that perfectly applies to this romantic yet uniquely sporty Hi-Beat hit.
Information:
Reference: SBGH315
Limited: 400 Pieces
Dated: 2023
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Case Size: 40mm x 12.9mm Thickness x 47mm Lug to lug
Lug Width: 21mm
Case Metal: Stainless Steel
Movement: Grand Seiko High Beat 9S85 - Automatic
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Accessories: Inner/outer boxes, warranty card, booklet
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet size: 7ā
Condition:
Case has light wear with a few scratches. Bracelet has light normal wear, with nothing notable. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear.
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About Grand Seiko
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.
