Grand Seiko Milestones – Two New Models Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Spring Drive Caliber 9R: SBGA497 and SBGE305
Famous Japanese watchmaker Grand Seiko celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Caliber 9R Spring Drive with two new discount replica watches: the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Calibre 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGA497 and the Grand Seiko Sport Collection Calibre 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGE305. These pieces pay tribute to the innovative technology for which Grand Seiko is renowned for its precision and craftsmanship.
Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Calibre 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGA497
Spring Drive began with a concept in the 1970s to design an ideal watch by combining the power generated by a mainspring with electronic watchmaking technology to achieve a level of precision not possible with traditional mechanical watches. More than 20 years in the making, the first generation of Spring Drive was born. The vision of creating an edition worthy of the Grand Seiko name led to the development of a movement called 9R, which today powers all Grand Seiko Spring Drive replica watches on sale. In September 2004, Grand Seiko released the first watch equipped with this movement, which featured automatic winding and a 72-hour power reserve.
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of this achievement, and today, two new creations are released to celebrate this milestone. The first pays homage to the original Spring Drive watch launched in 2004, with the same case design and the famous “snowflake” pattern dial that debuted the following year (2005). Beautifully textured, this dial reflects Grand Seiko’s respect for nature and has won over fans around the world. The new model’s dial features a pink gradient that vividly captures the beauty of a sunrise against the snow-capped Hotaka Mountains in Nagano Prefecture, where all Grand Seiko Spring Drive watches are made.
The case and bracelet are made of high-strength titanium, which is approximately 30% lighter than stainless steel and more scratch-resistant, for maximum comfort and durability. replica Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron
Spring Drive GMT joins the celebrations – Grand Seiko Sports Collection Caliber 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGE305
The second piece is the new Sport Collection GMT, whose deep red dial is inspired by the dazzling summer sunrises that illuminate the rugged landscape of the same Hotaka Mountains. As with all Grand Seiko GMT watches, ease of use is achieved through the local hour hand, which can be set forwards or backwards independently while the watch is running, ensuring accuracy when changing time zones due to travel. replica Patek Philippe Nautilus Watches
This new piece fully reflects the Grand Seiko sports watch philosophy and features a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel. The crown and case back are secured with a screw-down mechanism and are water-resistant to 20 bar.
Grand Seiko Heritage Calibre 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGA497 Technical Specifications
No. SBGA497
Movement
Spring Drive Calibre 9R65
Drive System: Automatic
Accuracy: ±1 second per day (±15 seconds per month)
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Number of Jewels: 30
Case
High-strength titanium case and bracelet
Hyperbolic sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Transparent screw caseback
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 41.0mm, Thickness: 12.5mm
Strap
Tri-fold clasp with push-button release
Grand Seiko Sports Calibre 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGE305 Technical Specifications
No. SBGE305
Movement
Spring Drive Calibre 9R66
Drive System: Automatic
Accuracy: ±1 second per day (±15 seconds per month) ±15 seconds)
Power reserve: 72 hours
GMT hand
Number of jewels: 30
Case
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Hyperbolic sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
Screw-down case back, screw-down crown
Ceramic bezel
Water resistance: 20 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 40.5 mm, thickness: 14.7 mm
Strap
Triple fold clasp with push-button release
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Famous Japanese watchmaker Grand Seiko celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Caliber 9R Spring Drive with two new discount replica watches: the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Calibre 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGA497 and the Grand Seiko Sport Collection Calibre 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGE305. These pieces pay tribute to the innovative technology for which Grand Seiko is renowned for its precision and craftsmanship.
Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Calibre 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGA497
Spring Drive began with a concept in the 1970s to design an ideal watch by combining the power generated by a mainspring with electronic watchmaking technology to achieve a level of precision not possible with traditional mechanical watches. More than 20 years in the making, the first generation of Spring Drive was born. The vision of creating an edition worthy of the Grand Seiko name led to the development of a movement called 9R, which today powers all Grand Seiko Spring Drive replica watches on sale. In September 2004, Grand Seiko released the first watch equipped with this movement, which featured automatic winding and a 72-hour power reserve.
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of this achievement, and today, two new creations are released to celebrate this milestone. The first pays homage to the original Spring Drive watch launched in 2004, with the same case design and the famous “snowflake” pattern dial that debuted the following year (2005). Beautifully textured, this dial reflects Grand Seiko’s respect for nature and has won over fans around the world. The new model’s dial features a pink gradient that vividly captures the beauty of a sunrise against the snow-capped Hotaka Mountains in Nagano Prefecture, where all Grand Seiko Spring Drive watches are made.
The case and bracelet are made of high-strength titanium, which is approximately 30% lighter than stainless steel and more scratch-resistant, for maximum comfort and durability. replica Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron
Spring Drive GMT joins the celebrations – Grand Seiko Sports Collection Caliber 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGE305
The second piece is the new Sport Collection GMT, whose deep red dial is inspired by the dazzling summer sunrises that illuminate the rugged landscape of the same Hotaka Mountains. As with all Grand Seiko GMT watches, ease of use is achieved through the local hour hand, which can be set forwards or backwards independently while the watch is running, ensuring accuracy when changing time zones due to travel. replica Patek Philippe Nautilus Watches
This new piece fully reflects the Grand Seiko sports watch philosophy and features a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel. The crown and case back are secured with a screw-down mechanism and are water-resistant to 20 bar.
Grand Seiko Heritage Calibre 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGA497 Technical Specifications
No. SBGA497
Movement
Spring Drive Calibre 9R65
Drive System: Automatic
Accuracy: ±1 second per day (±15 seconds per month)
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Number of Jewels: 30
Case
High-strength titanium case and bracelet
Hyperbolic sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Transparent screw caseback
Water resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 41.0mm, Thickness: 12.5mm
Strap
Tri-fold clasp with push-button release
Grand Seiko Sports Calibre 9R 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Ref. SBGE305 Technical Specifications
No. SBGE305
Movement
Spring Drive Calibre 9R66
Drive System: Automatic
Accuracy: ±1 second per day (±15 seconds per month) ±15 seconds)
Power reserve: 72 hours
GMT hand
Number of jewels: 30
Case
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Hyperbolic sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
Screw-down case back, screw-down crown
Ceramic bezel
Water resistance: 20 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 40.5 mm, thickness: 14.7 mm
Strap
Triple fold clasp with push-button release
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