'Morning Glow of Hotaka Peaks' Gradation SBGY035G

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.

Under a dual-curve sapphire crystal glass is a dark red gradation dial, with silver coloured Dauphine-style minute and hour hands and a rose gold-coloured second hand. It comes with a brown crocodile leather strap.

You can observe the 9R31 Spring Drive calibre through its sapphire crystal glass case back. Accurate to +/- 1 seconds per day, this timepiece has a power reserve of three days.

Every Grand Seiko features signature high standards of precision, durability and legibility, handcrafted in Japan by Takumi artisans.

Movement
Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (±1 second per day)
Calibre: 9R31
Movement Type: Spring Drive Manual Winding
Power Reserve: 72 Hours

Watch Exterior
Case Diameter: 38.5mm
Case Thickness: 10.2mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Back: See-through & screw case back
Strap/Bracelet: Crocodile Leather
Lug Width: 19.0mm
Clasp: Three-fold clasp with push button release
Dial Colour: Red

Other Specifications
Crystal Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Crystal Type: Dual-curved sapphire crystal
Water Resistance: Splash Resistant
Magnetic Resistance: 4,800 A/m
Other Specifications: 30 jewels, LIMITED EDITION on the case back, Serial number engraved on the case back, Power reserve indicator