Grand Seiko Elegance SBGY007 'Omiwatari'
Most winters, the water of Lake Suwa freezes over and, most years, a long ridge appears in the ice from one side of the lake to the other. Tradition has it that this is the ‘Omiwatari’ or where the Gods walk out over the ice.
True or not, the legend has inspired the craftsmen and women at the nearby Shinshu Watch Studio to create a dial of exquisite subtlety for this hand-winding Spring Drive timepiece. It has the color, feel and texture of the snow-covered ice on Lake Suwa.
The movement is Spring Drive Caliber 9R31 which has the Dual Spring Barrel that delivers a power reserve of 72 hours when fully wound. Its exquisite finishing is visible through the exhibition case-back along with the power reserve indicator.
Information:
Reference: SBGY007
MSRRP: $8400
Dated: 2022
Bracelet: Blue Leather Strap
Case Size: 38.5mm x 10.2mm Thickness x 43.7mm Lug to Lug
Lug Width: 19mm
Case Metal: Stainless Steel
Movement: Grand Seiko 9R31 - Manual
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Box and Papers: Box and Papers
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet size: 7.75”
Condition: Great
Case is in excellent shape with normal micro under a loupe. Strap is in great shape with little to no wear. Dial, hands, and crystal are in great shape.
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.
