Grand Seiko

62GS TAISETSU The Deep Snow of Winter SBGA415

Reference Number :

SBGA415

Series : Heritage

Retail: $6,900

(As of: 01/2025)

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Quick TakeThis Grand Seiko Heritage "Taisetsu" SBGA415 isn't just a watch, it's a wearable piece of art that feels like a crisp winter morning on your wrist. It's got that classic 62GS vibe, reimagined for today with a lightweight titanium case that's as strong as it is sleek. The dial? Oh man, it's like gazing at a fresh snowfall, capturing the serene beauty of a Japanese winter landscape thanks to the light gray, textured finish. It is also practical too–the Spring Drive movement is a smooth operator, keeping time like a dream. This piece blends old-school cool with cutting-edge tech. There are sharp angles, those perfect, distortion-free surfaces from the Zaratsu polishing, and a dial that just draws you in. That Spring Drive 9R65 caliber is a technical marvel–quietly humming along with precision and offering a generous 72-hour power reserve. The screw-down crown and 10 bar water resistance mean this isn't just a pretty face–it's ready for whatever your day throws at it. This watch is a little piece of Japan's soul, wrapped up in a package that's as functional as it is beautiful.

DescriptionThe Grand Seiko SBGA415, known as "Taisetsu," is a modern reinterpretation of the historic 62GS model from 1967, part of the Heritage Collection. This timepiece showcases a high-intensity titanium exterior, ensuring both durability and a lightweight feel, culminating in a total weight of 102 grams. Its case measures 40.0mm in diameter, 47.0mm from lug to lug, and has a thickness of 12.8mm. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the inner surface, providing clear visibility and enhancing the dial's legibility. The case back is both see-through and of screw-down construction, offering a view of the intricate movement while maintaining a water resistance of 10 bar. It features a secure, three-fold clasp with a push-button release. Also noteworthy is the allergy-safe metal construction. Design-wise, it adheres to the classic Grand Seiko Style, with sharp edges and flawless, distortion-free surfaces achieved through Zaratsu polishing. The dial opening is notably wide, thanks to the bezel-free construction, a characteristic that enhances the watch's unique aesthetic.

Powering the SBGA415 is the Spring Drive caliber 9R65, a movement that is meticulously hand-assembled by the artisans of the Shinshu Watch Studio. This movement boasts a power reserve of approximately 72 hours, or 3 days, and maintains an accuracy of ±15 seconds per month, which translates to about ±1 second per day. The watch's magnetic resistance is rated at 4,800 A/m. The dial, inspired by the deep winter snows of Taisetsu, features a light gray, textured appearance, reflecting one of Japan's twenty-four sekki. Additionally, the watch incorporates a power reserve indicator and includes 30 jewels within its movement. The band width is 21mm, with a perimeter of 202mm. Additional features such as a screw-down crown contribute to its functionality, rounding out a timepiece that is both a technical marvel and a tribute to traditional Japanese aesthetics.

GenderMen

SignaturesGrand Seiko

Country of OriginJapan

Case Size40 mm

MovementAutomatic

Caliber9R65

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Power Reserve

Power Reserve72 Hours

Case MaterialsTitanium

Bezel MaterialsTitanium

Lug MaterialsTitanium

Case BackSapphire Crystal