GRAND SEIKO

ELEGANCE - URUSHI SBGK004

$29,000

A new manual-winding caliber. A new slim profile. An Urushi dial. The Grand Seiko Elegance Collection sets a new course.

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.

The dial showcases a form of Japanese craftsmanship, Urushi lacquer. The dial is made from 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. The black dial uses the lacquer mixed with iron to give it its distinctive deep jet black color.

Limited edition of 150 pcs

CASE

Case Material: 18K Rose Gold

Case Diameter: 39mm

Case Thickness: 11.6mm

Case Lengh: 44.0mm

Lug Width: 19mm

Crown: Screw-Down Crow

Strap/Bracelet: Crocodile Leather Strap, 18K rose gold clasp

Crystal: Dual-curved Sapphire Crystal

Glass Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Caseback: See-through & Screw case back

Special: Limited Edition

MOVEMENT

Caliber : 9S63

Power Source : Manual Winding

Jewels : 33

Accuracy : +5 to -3 seconds per day (when static)

Mean daily rate is a mean value of daily rates in a condition where the movement before assembly in a case is measured in six positions in a fixed manner under artificially controlled environment for 12 days.

Duration : 72 Hours

Normal Usage Accuracy: +10 to -1 seconds per day

FUNCTIONS

Features : Time, Power Reserve Indicator, Small Seconds

Water Resistance : Splash Resistant

Magnetic Resistance : 4,800 A/m

FEATURES

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 then 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.

Caliber 9S63 offers a small seconds hand at the nine o’clock position and a power reserve indicator at three o’clock. Caliber 9S63 has a power reserve of 72 hours and delivers an accuracy rate of +5 to -3 seconds a day.

LIMITED EDITION on the case back

REF: SBGK004