Grand Seiko

Hand Engraved SBGZ009

Reference Number :

SBGZ009

Series : Masterpiece

Retail: $79,000

(As of: 01/2025)

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Quick TakePeel back the layers of time with the Grand Seiko SBGZ009, a watch that whispers tales of icy landscapes and meticulous craftsmanship. This isn't just a timepiece; it's a journey to the serene Yachiho Plateau, where the white birch forests stand in quiet majesty. The platinum case, a canvas of hand-engraved artistry, mirrors the textured bark of those very trees, while the 14k white gold hands glide across the dial like a gentle breeze through snow-laden branches. It's as if the Micro Artist Studio's artisans distilled the essence of a winter's day into this limited-edition masterpiece. And the heart of it all, the Spring Drive Caliber 9R02, beats with a quiet persistence, a reminder of nature's enduring rhythm. This is no mere accessory but an experience, a fragment of nature's grandeur, meant to be cherished. With every glance, the SBGZ009 invites you not to measure time but to savor it, a subtle yet powerful companion on your wrist.

DescriptionThe SBGZ009's exterior case is fabricated from Platinum 950, measuring 38.5mm in diameter, 43.7mm from lug-to-lug, and a slender 9.8mm in thickness. The watch is coupled with a 19mm wide crocodile leather strap, secured by a three-fold clasp featuring a push-button release. The case back is a see-through, screw-in type, showcasing the intricate movement within. It's coated with an anti-reflective treatment on the inner surface, ensuring clarity and legibility. The hands and indices are fashioned from 14k white gold. Additionally, the clasp is constructed from Platinum 950, with portions made of 18k white gold. The watch offers splash resistance and can withstand magnetic fields up to 4,800 A/m. The case back is marked with "LIMITED EDITION" and includes the unique serial number of each piece, highlighting its exclusivity.

Powering the SBGZ009 is the manually wound Spring Drive Caliber 9R02, meticulously assembled by the Micro Artist Studio. It provides an accuracy of ±15 seconds per month, which averages to ±1 second per day. When fully wound, the movement boasts a power reserve of approximately 84 hours. This extended reserve is achieved through the innovative Dual Spring Barrel and Torque Return System. The Dual Spring Barrel allows for an increased energy reserve, while the Torque Return System enhances efficiency by using surplus torque, when the mainspring is fully wound, to rewind the mainspring. This mechanism ensures that about 30% of the energy, typically not required for maintaining precision when torque output is at its maximum, is repurposed to extend the watch's operational duration. Additional details include a power reserve indicator, enabling the wearer to gauge the remaining energy stored in the watch.

GenderUnisex

SignaturesGrand Seiko

Country of OriginJapan

Case Size38.5 mm

MovementHandwound

Caliber9R02

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds

Case MaterialsPlatinum

Bezel MaterialsPlatinum

Lug MaterialsPlatinum

Case BackSapphire Crystal

Dial ColorSilver