In August 2021, Grand Seiko announced a set of three new 9R Spring Drive SBGA for the Chinese market. These three Chinese Limited Spring Drive SBGA series features the iconic snowflake dial; similar to the and , all three models are considered the Grand Seiko Heritage collection.
Mt. Fuji - the highest mountain in Japan and the second-largest volcano in Asia, has always been an epic symbol of Japan. Legend has it that Mt. Fuji was created in just one day. Literally translated as “wealthy person with status”, the spirit of the word "Fuji" is skillfully manifested on the watch design of this new limited edition set, whereby truly implementing the Mt. Fuji spirit into a Grand Seiko collection. As the three new pieces continue to inherit the greatest of the Grand Seiko Heritage collection, it proudly presents to the world magnificent Japanese craftsmanship.
The Spring Drive 9R65 Caliber is designed, adjusted and assembled by hand, by acclaimed craftsmen and women at the Grand Seiko Shinshu Watch Studio in Japan. Spring Drive, recognized as one of the great innovations in modern watchmaking, is a spring-driven movement with a state-of-the-art electro-magnetic regulator that functions without an external power source. Its sole power source is a mainspring, which drives a series of gears like a traditional mechanical watch, and delivers a precision of one second a day, a rate unprecedented for a watch powered by a mainspring. The Spring Drive movement further celebrates the passage of time as a poetic journey with every revolution of the second's hand around the dial.
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Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Spring Drive China Exclusive Limited Edition "Mt. Fuji Snowy Winter"
SBGA451
Limited Edition of 400pcs
SBGA451 Specification:
Movement
Caliber: 9R65
Movement Type: Spring Drive
Power reserve: Approx. 72 hours(3 days)
Accuracy: ±1 second per day / ±15 seconds per month (average)
Exterior
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: Diameter 40mm, Thickness 12.5mm
Crystal: Dual curve sapphire, Anti-reflective coating on the inside
Band: Stainless steel (with additional leather replacement strap)
Clasp: One-push three-fold method
Other Details
Waterproof 10 Bar
Magnetic Resistance
Screw case Back
See-through back
Screw lock crown
With calendar (date) function
Second hands stop function
Power reserve display function
30 Jewels
Made in Japan
