SBGH349 - GRAND SEIKO HERITAGE ICEFALL MECHANICAL HI-BEAT (Image 1)
REF: SBH349

SBGH349 - GRAND SEIKO HERITAGE ICEFALL MECHANICAL HI-BEAT

Grand Seiko

AUD $11,000

Details

  • Materials
    High-intensity titanium case. Dual curved sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating on the inside. See-through and screw case back. Screw-down crown. Titanium bracelet, three-fold clasp with push button release.
  • Dial
    Light blue dial with baton hour markers and date window at 3 o'clock.
  • Functions
    Hour, minutes, seconds, and date. Water resistant to 100 metres. Magnetic resistance to 4,800 A/m.
  • Power Source
    Automatic - powered by the movement of the wearer. Calibre 9S85. Accuracy of +5 to -3 seconds per day (when static). Power reserve of approximately 55 hours.
  • Diameter
    40mm

Description

This creation exhibits a classic mechanical Grand Seiko case design with a 40mm case size. The dial evokes an icefall that one might encounter in the dead of winter on Mount Iwate, the imposing peak visible from the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, home to Grand Seiko mechanical watchmaking. Such frozen waterfalls are natural phenomena whereby the water flowing downward gradually solidifies when the temperature drops below freezing. This fantastic scene is depicted on the dial through the dynamic and detailed pattern, as well as a unique icy-blue color. The case and bracelet are High-intensity titanium, a metal 30 percent lighter than steel and highly resistant to rust, corrosion and scratches.