Grand Seiko Heritage SBGA491

Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Katana Heritage US Exclusive SBGA491 Heritage Collection Katana - UK Seller

Basic Info Listing code : NJ3LG5 Brand : Grand Seiko Model : Heritage Collection Reference number : SBGA491 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Steel Year of production : 2023 Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United Kingdom Price : 3,900 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Caliber/movement : Spring Drive Base caliber : 9R65 Power reserve : 72 h Number of jewels : 30 Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 40 x 12.5 mm Water resistance : 10 ATM Bezel material : Steel Crystal : Sapphire crystal Dial : Green Dial numerals : Lines Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Steel Bracelet color : Steel Clasp : Fold clasp Clasp material : Steel Functions Date Other Display back, Power Reserve Display Excellent condition US exclusive edition SBGA491, bought new from Hodinkee December 2023 as a UK import. All original boxes and papers included, including warranty card valid from December 2023. ---- The Japanese sword, known as the katana, is a world-renowned masterpiece in steel. Crafted through a distinctive and sophisticated process, the katana has created fascination and allure the world over. Derived from nature and brought together through expert craftsmanship, the katana is made from earth, fire, water, and air. Iron sand is drawn from the earth and then heated in a furnace known as a tatara. The melted sand forms the Japanese steel, known as tamagahane. From this Japanese steel, two variations can be found. The first is the high-carbon steel used for the outer sharp edge, or kawagane, and the second is the strong inner core of the blade, or shingane. Grand Seiko honors the katana and shingane with the U.S.-exclusive SBGA491.