This is a modern re-interpretation of the celebrated 62GS from 1967. The 62GS was not only Grand Seiko’s first watch with an automatic movement, it was also, along with the 44GS released the same year, the watch that first expressed the design grammar, the Grand Seiko Style, that still shapes all Grand Seiko designs today. Like its predecessor, this modern re-interpretation has the characteristic sharp edges and perfect distortion-free surfaces that only Zaratsu polishing can create and a wide dial opening which was achieved thanks to a bezel-free construction.
To look closely at the dial is to be transported to Hana-Ikada, the much-loved scene at the moment soon after the spring equinox, Shunbun when cherry blossom petals scattered by the wind cover the surface of a river. The textured dial and its pale pink color capture the magic of this treasured moment 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.
The watch is powered by Spring Drive caliber 9R65, which is hand assembled by the skilled craftsmen and women of the Shinshu Watch Studio.
Specifications
Exterior
Exterior: High-intensity titanium
Case back: See-through & Screw case back
Glass Material: Box shaped sapphire crystal
Glass Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Case size: Diameter 40.0mm Lug-to-lug 47.0mm Thickness 12.8mm
Band width: 21mm
Clasp type: Three-fold clasp with push button release
The perimeter of Band: 202mm
Movement
Caliber no.: 9R65
Movement Type: Spring Drive
Power reserve: Approx. 72 hours(3 days)
Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (±1 second per day)
Functions
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Weight: 102 g
Other details / Features:
Screw-down crown
Allergy-safe metal
30 jewels
Power reserve indicator
