Grand Seiko Elegance ‘Morning Glow of Hotaka Peaks’ Gradation Manual-winding 9R Spring Drive 20th Anniversary Limited Edition 38.5mm Watch SBGY035

This timepiece is limited to only 700 pieces worldwide. 2024 marks twenty years of the Grand Seiko 9R Spring Drive calibre – a groundbreaking 2004 innovation with one-second-a-day accuracy. This watch movement is powered by a main spring with a regulator without an escapement, combining the beauty of the mechanical watch with the precision of quartz. To celebrate this anniversary, this piece has been crafted with Grand Seiko signature inspirations of nature, perfectionism and heritage. The design inspiration of the ‘Morning Glow of Hotaka Peaks’ is the red dawn near to the Grand Seiko studios, whilst the peaks represent not just the mountainous landscape, but also the Takumi watchmakers’ aspiration to create the peak of watchmaking. This Elegance piece depicts the vivid autumn glow at Karasawa Cirque, a bowl-shaped valley surrounded by the Hotaka Mountains, famous for its colourful autumnal foliage. SBGY035