A GRAND GESTURE: THE ART OF GIFTING WITH GRAND SEIKO - DECEMBER 2024 NEWS
The holiday season is a time to cherish special moments and express gratitude to those who matter most. Few gifts convey enduring love and appreciation quite like a Grand Seiko timepiece. Celebrated for their unparalleled craftsmanship, precision, and timeless design, these watches are more than instruments to measure time - they are symbols of the beauty and fleeting nature of life itself.
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, honoring a loved one, or treating yourself, a Grand Seiko watch captures the essence of meaningful gifting. Each piece is a blend of tradition and innovation, inspired by the natural beauty of Japan and crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
Explore these standout models, each with its own story, to find the perfect timepiece for this festive season.
SLGW003 – A Tribute to Japanese Simplicity
The SLGW003 introduces the manual-winding Calibre 9SA4, Grand Seiko’s first 36,000 vph mechanical movement in 50 years, offering an 80-hour power reserve with enhanced winding efficiency. Part of the Evolution 9 Collection, this dress watch embodies refined elegance, featuring slim, grooved indexes, multifaceted lugs, and a lowered center of gravity for exceptional comfort.
Crafted from Brilliant Hard Titanium, the case combines lightness, durability, and Zaratsu-polished brilliance for a radiant finish. At just 38.6mm in diameter and 9.95mm thick, the SLGW003 is a masterpiece of sophistication and precision, seamlessly blending heritage and modernity.
Retail Price: $16,500
SBGM221 – The Classic GMT for the Modern Traveller
The SBGM221 epitomizes the elegance of Grand Seiko with its timeless design and refined details. Featuring an ivory dial, blue GMT hand, and a classic brown leather strap, this mechanical GMT watch is powered by the Calibre 9S66, offering a 3-day power reserve and precision enhanced by advanced MEMS technology.
Zaratsu-polished lugs and a box-shaped sapphire crystal add to its understated beauty, while the exhibition case back reveals the delicacy and strength of its movement. Designed by acclaimed craftsman Nobuhiro Kosugi, the SBGM221 is a harmonious blend of form and function, embodying the Grand Seiko Style.
Retail Price: $7,400
SBGA413 – The "Cherry Blossom" Elegance
Inspired by Hana-Ikada, when cherry blossom petals grace river surfaces after the spring equinox, the SBGA413 features a textured pale pink dial capturing the fleeting beauty of Sakura. This modern re-interpretation of the 1967 62GS showcases Zaratsu-polished surfaces, a bezel-free design, and the signature Grand Seiko Style. Powered by the Spring Drive Calibre 9R65, it combines precision with timeless artistry, handcrafted at the Shinshu Watch Studio.
Retail Price: $10,300
SBGE295 – Rugged Precision Meets Adventure
Crafted in the Shinshu Watch Studio, the SBGE295 pays tribute to the rugged beauty of the Hotaka Mountains. Its green, textured dial reflects the cliffs shaped by wind and snow, while the sapphire crystal bezel and 24-hour scale evoke the brilliance of Hotaka’s brief summers. Powered by the Spring Drive Calibre 9R66, this sport watch offers a GMT function and triple time zone display, blending precision with bold design.
Retail Price: $9,600
SLGA025 – The New Atera Blue
Inspired by the pristine beauty of Nagano's Atera Valley, the SLGA025 features a dial reminiscent of the glorious emerald-green waters of the Atera River, capturing the clarity and harmony of summertime. Powered by the Spring Drive 5 Days Calibre 9RA2, this remarkable timepiece offers a 120-hour power reserve and an extraordinary accuracy of ±10 seconds per month - a testament to Grand Seiko's innovation and craftsmanship.
Retail Price: $15,700
A Timeless Gift
Whether it’s the elegance of the SLGW003, the adventurous spirit of the SBGE295, or the poetic charm of the SBGA413, Grand Seiko offers a timepiece for every personality and occasion. This holiday season, give the gift of time - crafted with passion, precision, and beauty.
Explore these models and more at J Farren-Price Sydney. Let us help you find the perfect timepiece to make this season unforgettable.
SLGW003- GRAND SEIKO EVOLUTION 9 TITANIUM MANUAL HI-BEAT
details
- Materials: Titanium- Brillant Hard Case, Sapphire glass, Leather Crocadile black strap.
- Dial: White textured dial.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds. Date display, Power reserve display, Stop seconds hand function.
- Power Source: 80 Hours Power Reserve.
- Diameter: 38.6mm
SBGM221 – ELEGANCE MECHANICAL GMT
details
- Materials: Stainless steel case, crown and bezel. Brown crocodile strap with three-fold clasp with button release
- Dial: Ivory coloured
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT
- Power Source: Automatic Grand Seiko Caliber 9S66 with approx. 72 hours power reserve
- Diameter: 39.5 mm
SBGA413 - GRAND SEIKO SPRING DRIVE HERITAGE 'SEKKI' RISSHUN SPRING
details
- Materials: High-intensity titanium case. Box shaped sapphire crystal. Anti-reflective coating on inner surface.
- Dial: The textured dial and its pale pink colour capture the magic of the spring time cherry blossom in the Japanese calendar and not only express the beauty of Sakura but hint at the exquisite pleasure to be derived from a profound understanding of the ephemeral nature of time.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date display, Stop seconds hand function. Power reserve display.
- Power Source: Automatic self-winding with 72-hour power reserve
- Diameter: 40mm
SBGE295- SPORT SPRING DRIVE GMT
details
- Materials: Stainless steel case. Screw-down crown. Sapphire glass. Stainless steel bracelet.
- Dial: Green with baton dial makers.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, 24-hours hand, and date. Water resistant to 200 meters.
- Power Source: 72 Hour Power Reserve.
- Diameter: 44mm.
SLGA025 - GRAND SEIKO 'EVOLUTION 9' ATERA BLUE SPRING DRIVE 5 DAYS
details
- Materials: Titanium case. Sapphire glass. Exhibition caseback. Titanium bracelet.
- Dial: Aqua colour 'Atera Blue' dial.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds. Water resistant to 100 metres.
- Power Source: Calibre 9RA2. Spring Drive. Power reserve of 120 hours.
- Diameter: 40mm