Four New Hand-Winding GSes with New Movements!

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Four New Hand-Winding GSes with New Movements! 

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A new dial combines Grand Seiko’s signature Mt. Iwate pattern and “Suki-urushi” lacquer. SBGK002Grand Seiko is pleased to announce a new slim design in the Elegance Collection. The combination of a new case, a new manual-winding caliber with a small seconds hand and Urushi lacquer has made possible the creation of a watch that offers a new graceful refinement as well as Grand Seiko’s uniquely Japanese aesthetic.

Caliber 9S63. A powerful movement that opens up a new design direction

Caliber 9S63 is a significant addition to the ever growing Grand Seiko family of movements. It has been eight years since the last manual-winding mechanical caliber in Grand Seiko and it has been worth the wait. Caliber 9S63 offers a small seconds hand at the nine o’clock position and a power reserve indicator at three o’clock. While these sub-dials are easy to read, they are also discreetly unobtrusive and allow the eye to enjoy the beauty of the Urushi lacquer of which the dial is made. Caliber 9S63 has a power reserve of 72hours and delivers an accuracy rate of +5 to -3 seconds a day.The perfect fusion of two traditions of craftsmanship

A distinctive deep jet black color with the special luster that only the finest Urushi can achieve. SBGK004

In this new Urushi dialed creation, which is available in two versions, two traditions of Japanese craftsmanship come together. The pure, understated and subtle design aesthetic of Grand Seiko is evident in every detail, as is the skill and care taken by the watchmakers at the Shizukuishi Watch Studio where the watch is made. The cases are polished by a special Zaratsu method created to accentuate the beauty of the curved surfaces. The dials and the sapphire crystals are also curved to give the watches a classic look. The minute and power reserve indicator hands are bent so that they follow exactly the domed contour of the dials.

The dials also showcase a second form of Japanese craftsmanship, Urushi lacquer. The amber color dial is made from a transparent and long lasting Urushi that comes from trees grown in and around the town of Joboji that lies under Mt. Iwate, the mountain that dominates the skyline above the Shizukuishi Watch Studio. Through the amber colored “Suki-urushi” lacquer can be seen the subtle Mt. Iwate pattern that reveals the watchmakers’ pride in the natural beauty that surrounds their home. The black dial uses the same lacquer mixed with iron to give it its distinctive deep jet black color.On both creations, the hour markers and the “GS” letters are decorated with the traditional Maki-e technique by Urushi master Isshu Tamura in his studio in Kanazawa on the west coast of Japan’s main island. Through the application of layer after layer of lacquer, these markers are given a three dimensional profile and a delicate yet strong presence on the dial. Tamura then applies the powder, either 24k gold or platinum, and polishes them by hand using his own special tools to give Maki-e its delicately shimmering appearance. These processes require great dexterity as it is very challenging to give every marker the same depth, especially on a curved surface.

The minute and power reserve indicator hands are bent by hand to follow perfectly the domed contour of the dial.Initially, this new design series consists of three limited editions. The two Urushi dial executions are in 18k rose gold cases and are editions of just 150 while the third, with its blue Mt. Iwate pattern dial, is in stainless steel and is an edition of 1,500. All three are available from March, 2019. In addition, a fourth creation, with an 18k yellow gold case, will be added to the permanent Grand Seiko collection in July. This series will be available at Grand Seiko and Seiko Boutiques and selected retail partners worldwide.

The blue lion mark and tempered screws can be seen through the sapphire case back of SBGK005

[CHIP]

The blue SS.....

[timelessluxwatches]

Feb 5, 2019 0:38:06 GMT -6 CHIP said:

The blue SS.....

It's pretty nice right? 

[CHIP]

It is. I dig the mount Iwate dials

[timelessluxwatches]

I totally agree--the blue and the amber are my favorite new ones. Really interested to see what full production models come out of this new movement.

[aquajoe]

All of those are wonderful. I find the decimal point too far to the right for my wallet.

[timelessluxwatches]

Feb 6, 2019 8:54:16 GMT -6 aquajoe said:

All of those are wonderful. I find the decimal point too far to the right for my wallet.

For you and me both, although if I could, I probably would pick up the blue dial. I've always wanted a GS manual wind. 

[carl]

They really do look great. Jet black on pink gold would be my choice. However, doubt we will ever see them in Canada. And I am really can do nicely without the power reserve indicator on the dial. Always looks clumsy to me. They finally got rid of the date at 3 o'clock on some models, so they have to replace it with something else which clutters the dial even more?! I just think a lot of these brands are making changes to dial arrangements almost for the sake of change. The GS dials are so amazing, I don't think they need any kind of embellishment.

Cheers,
Carl

[Baco Noir]

They just don’t do anything for me and I think Carl has a point. As I look at the dial, the PR at 3 was throwing me off or so I thought. But as I stepped back, it was more than that, it include the small seconds at 9 too. I’d prefer no PR at all and the small seconds at 6 to balance the GS logo at 12. As it is, there is a dead zone at 6 and it seems overcrowded at 3 and 9. That’s just my opinion though and opinions re worth what you paid for them - nothing! LOL

[priamo]

For the discussion. An edit of model w/o pr.

[Baco Noir]

Feb 8, 2019 14:27:08 GMT -6 priamo said:

For the discussion. An edit of model w/o pr.

Better but I think I’d still prefer the small seconds at 6

[priamo]

[Baco Noir]

Much better priamo - don't you think?

[priamo]

I do Baco. A tried and true traditional dial presentation. I like the original one too though. It's a more cutting edge look for this model and movement. Wouldn't a pr come in handy for a manual wind? I'm not familiar with them at all.

[Baco Noir]

Feb 8, 2019 23:23:08 GMT -6 priamo said:

I do Baco. A tried and true traditional dial presentation. I like the original one too though. It's a more cutting edge look for this model and movement. Wouldn't a pr come in handy for a manual wind? I'm not familiar with them at all.

Yes, PR is perfect for a manual wind, but I prefer it on the back. I don’t need to see it every second of the day.