Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Grand Seiko expands its Masterpiece Collection by creating a platinum Spring Drive jewelry watch reference SBGD205, whose design takes inspiration from the winter mornings in Shinshu, the area where this and every Grand Seiko Spring Drive watch is made.
This remarkable timepiece has all the essential qualities that define Grand Seiko. It is high in legibility, extremely precise and striking in the serenity of its beauty. Diamonds act as minute markers and blue sapphires designate each hour so that the time can be read at a glance.
It houses the Spring Drive 8 day Caliber 9R01 that delivers an accuracy rate of ±10 seconds a month and offers a power reserve of up to 192 hours or 8 days. In its elegant simplicity, it is perfectly designed for every occasion while its quietly dazzling dial marks it out as one of the most precious works of art yet created by Grand Seiko. 
Taking inspiration from the tiny ice crystals that shimmer on a cold, clear morning in the Shinshu region, the dial center has a “diamond dust” texture that creates a subtle sparkle and a unique beauty. Carefully selected and tapered baguette diamonds and blue sapphires surround the dial as minute and hour markers, set over an 18k white gold base. The arrangement of the diamonds and sapphires side by side around the entire dial requires great dexterity; the gems are set between a very thin pair of rails with great precision by the most skilled of the jewelry craftsmen and women at the Shinshu Watch Studio.
Horizontally placed diamonds and sapphires catch the light evenly. The sapphire at twelve o’clock is slightly wider than others to ensure perfect legibility. Enhancing the beauty of the dial are 48 additional diamonds and 12 blue sapphires individually set around the markers. The case in Platinum 950 is finished with a form of Zaratsu polishing that is specially adapted for working with platinum to create the brilliant look that defines Grand Seiko.
The Grand Seiko SBGD205 Spring Drive 8 Days Jewelry Watch houses the manual-winding 8-Day Spring Drive Caliber 9R01. This movement was made by hand by the elite team of watchmakers at the Micro Artist Studio which has its home in the Shinshu Watch Studio.
The caliber incorporates three barrels arranged in sequence to deliver the extended power reserve. The exquisite finishing of the one-piece bridge, designed in the image of Mt. Fuji, and the rubies, which evoke the lights of Suwa city, can be seen through the case back.
Grand Seiko SBGD205 is a limited edition of just 10 pieces and will be presented in June 2020, at the Grand Seiko Boutiques.
Technical details
Model: Grand Seiko Masterpiece Collection, Spring Drive 8 Days Jewelry Watch, Ref. SBGD205
Movement
Caliber 9R01
Driving system: manual-winding
Accuracy: +/- 0.5 second per day (+/-10 seconds per month)
Power reserve: 8 days (192 hours)
Power reserve indicator
Independent hour hand adjustment
Number of jewels: 56
Case
Platinum 950 case and clasp with 96 diamonds (2.25 carat) and 25 blue sapphires (1.09 carat including crown)
Box shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
See-through case back
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 43.0mm, Thickness: 13.5mm
Strap
Crocodile strap with three-fold clasp with push button release
Price
Approximate recommended retail price in Europe: €195,000
Retail price
Limited edition of 10 pieces
