A Tribute from Grand Seiko to 2001: SBGW325

Grand Seiko introduced SBGW325 as a respect posture to SBGW003, the historical model of the brand was launched in 2001 and moved to 9S mechanical caliber for the first time. This new member of the Elegance collection, 37,3 millimeter stainless steel case and 11,7 millimeter thinness, the specific measured rates of the brand’s first period are present; the box type sapphire crystal and anti-reflective coating on the inner surface suggest the readability of the dial.

At the heart of the watch, Kaliber 9S64 with 72 hours of power reserve. Arab numerals on dark lacivert dial, master crafter Nobuhiro Kosugi was designed by a special line that is compatible with the logo of the brand — Grand Seiko’s approach to abandon the craft detail while manufacturing in the industrial scale is drawing once again. The belt option is also designed with the same care: the geleneksel skin painted indigo tone with traditional “Japan Blue” dyeing technique comes with a gray leather backing strap in the box.

SBGW325 will be sold in October as a limited series with 600 pieces; the price is located on the 5700-5.800 euro/dolar band according to the region. The brand confirms the idea of mechanical watcher not only performance with this limited production, but also measured with memory once again — SBGW325 is a quiet continuation of both a reference for collectors and a quarter-old heritage.