Grand Seiko Masterpiece Watch Series Spring Drive Limited Version SBGZ009



Lengthy known for its nature-inspired view designs, Grand Seiko right now interprets this theme within a unique way with the Grand Seiko Masterpiece Spring Drive Limited Edition SBGZ009. SBGZ009 is new for Timepieces & Wonders in 2023, with a fully hand-engraved platinum eagle case that is reminiscent of the actual snowy forest texture of the birch forest in the middle of winter season.



Specification

Brand: Grand Seiko

Model: Masterpiece Collection Spring Drive Limited Edition SBGZ009

Dimensions: 38. five mm wide, 9. eight mm thick

Water proof: 30 meters/3 bar

Case material: Hand-engraved 950 platinum

Strap/Bracelet: Crocodile leather strap, tri-fold us platinum & 18K gold belt & push button launch

Crystal/Lens: Double bent sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

Movement: Guide winding caliber 9R02

Power reserve: 84 hours

Operating frequency: 5 Hertz



Grand Seiko enthusiasts are already familiar with the particular aesthetics of Shinshu White-colored Birch, which can be found in some from the brand’s references, but this is actually the first time the pattern continues to be applied to the case itself. Actually this is only the third fully etched case from Grand Seiko’s Micro Artist Studio : the other two being typically the SBGZ001 and SBGZ007 ~ all made from 950 american platinum eagle.



The SBGZ009’s white birch wood-inspired style runs throughout the entire enjoy. The case is first polished through Zaratsu to a mirror-like complete and then meticulously hand-engraved along with grooves. These stripes mix organically into the similarly designed silver dial, giving it a somewhat metallic feel, and are accompanied by hand-set diamond-cut hours markers in 14k white gold or platinum. The dial is between matching 14k white gold devices, while the minute track as well as text are engraved within the dial.



Within the SBGZ009 is the manual-winding spring-driven caliber 9R02, first launched within 2019. The 9R02 provides an impressive 84 hours associated with power reserve thanks to its double barrel construction (two mainsprings set up in parallel within a solitary barrel). As a torque come back system, it absorbs often the unused torque of a complete mainspring and uses which energy to wind the actual mainspring, thus increasing the ability reserve. The movement by itself is beautifully decorated, noticeable through the exhibition caseback, using the highly polished edges in the two hand-brushed bridges offering an elegant contrast to the hairline treatment of the rest of the main areas. The pen barrel is embellished with a bellflower pattern in order to commemorate the city of Shiojiri, which is also the location of the studio room where this watch was developed. The lower bridge also functions an 18K gold oral plaque buildup engraved with “Micro Performer, ” another nod to be able to Grand Seiko’s master artisans, although the plaque can also be personalized to the wearer’s preference. Not surprisingly from a Spring Drive motion, the Caliber 9R02 provides exceptional accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and also +/- 15 seconds each month. The SBGZ009 is water-repellant to 30 meters along with features an alligator leather-based strap, platinum and 18 CARAT gold tri-fold clasp in addition to push-button release.