The Japan-exclusive watch will be available by the end of June for $6,040.
The commemorative model sports a 40mm stainless-steel case that is brushed and polished using Grand Seiko’s signature Zaratsu technique. In addition to its striking grid-like design, the face is finished in the industry’s hottest hue, which can be traced back to the wildly popularA closer look at the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection SBGH297 watch.
The timepiece runs on the watchmaker’s hi-beat Calibre 9S85 automatic movement, which achieves a 55-hour power reserve. Expected to hit the market by the end of June, the steel rarity will be the newest addition to Grand Seiko’s Heritage Collection. This series is best known for its reinterpretations of the brand’s earliest timepieces. Other models of the collection include reimagined versions of the 44GS and G2GS, which were both originally introduced in 1967.This isn’t the first time the brand has referenced its birthplace, either.
The Ginza Limited Edition SBGH297 will be available in Japan only for $6,040 by the end of June. Limited to 260 pieces, it will be fittingly stocked at just five stores throughout Ginza. Looks like you might have to plan a trip to Tokyo for this piece.
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