Grand Seiko Elegance Collection SBGK017

Grand Seiko Elegance Collection   Special Edition Elegance Collection SBGK017: NANBU TEKKI

Basic Info Listing code : MGJ6M3 Brand : Grand Seiko Model : Elegance Collection Reference number : SBGK017 Movement : Manual winding Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Steel Year of production : 2023 Condition : Like new & unworn Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United States of America, California, Sun Valley Price : 7,000 [Negotiable Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 39 mm Dial : Black Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Steel Bracelet color : Steel An elegant timepiece inspired by Japanese handcraft The dial of SBGK017 takes its inspiration from Nanbu tekki ironware, a form of traditional metalworking that is produced in the city of Morioka in Iwate prefecture. This renowned handcraft dates all the way back to Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868), but it's also a tradition that continues on to this day, prized by many for its beauty and durability. Nanbu tekki ironware features a distinctive texture called arare, or hailstone, on its exterior. This texture finds its way onto the dark gray dial of SBGK017. Rendered in stainless steel, the case is polished by a special Zaratsu method created to accentuate the beauty of the case's curved surfaces. The dial and sapphire crystal are also curved to give the watch a classic look and feel. Additionally, the dial features hand-bent minute and power reserve hands, a nod to classic watch design. Caliber 9S63 is a slim manual wind caliber, and it features a small seconds register at the nine o’clock position and a power reserve indicator at three. The thinness of the movement allows for a slimmer, dressier design. SBGK017 comes with a stainless steel bracelet and with a stitch-less black crocodile strap. SBGK017 is a U.S. Special Edition.