This timepiece echoes the design of the first ever Grand Seiko mechanical 9S timepiece from 1998, with an aesthetic inspired by the surroundings of Grand Seiko Shizukuishi studio where the brand’s mechanical timepieces are handcrafted by Takumi artisans.
The ‘Icefall’ 40mm case is crafted from High Intensity Titaniuml – reflective and durable, being the world’s most corrosion-resistant Titaniuml alloy, unique to Grand Seiko.
The new dial pattern is in an ice blue colour, inspired by the natural ‘icefall’ phenomenon seen when the natural springs near to Mount Iwate freeze over in winter’s cold air. Throughout history, the abundance of clear water sources throughout Shizukuishi have provided for the local people, and were a key reason for the founding of the watch studio in this beautiful location.
This 37mm timepiece is powered by the in-house 9S85 Hi-Beat movement, which is accurate to +5 to –3 seconds a day with a 55-hour power reserve.
Every Grand Seiko features signature high standards of precision, durability and legibility, handcrafted in Japan by Takumi artisans.
This timepiece echoes the design of the first ever Grand Seiko mechanical 9S watch launched in 1998, with an aesthetic inspired by the surroundings of Grand Seiko Shizukuishi studio where the brand’s mechanical timepieces are handcrafted in house by Takumi artisans.
The ‘Icefall’ 40mm case is crafted from High-Intensity Titanium – an alloy that is 30% lighter than stainless steel with the added benefits of increased resistance against corrosion and hypo-allergenicity. High-intensity titanium has a much brighter finish than most other grades of titanium used in the industry, allowing it to be Zaratsu polished to a mirror finish, and it has a higher hardness than that of pure titanium as well.
The new dial pattern is in an ice blue colour, inspired by the natural ‘icefall’ phenomenon seen when the natural springs near to Mount Iwate freeze over in winter’s cold air. Throughout history, the abundance of clear water sources throughout Shizukuishi have provided for the local people, and were a key reason for the founding of the watch studio in this beautiful location.
This 40mm timepiece is powered by the in-house 9S85 Hi-Beat movement, which is accurate to +5 to –3 seconds a day with a 55-hour power reserve.
Every Grand Seiko features signature high standards of precision, durability and legibility, handcrafted in Japan by Takumi artisans.
Watch Exterior
Case Diameter: 40.0mm
Case Length: 44.6mm
Case Thickness: 13.3mm
Case Material: Hi Intensity Titanium
Case Back: See-through & screw case back
Strap/Bracelet: High Intensity Titanium
Lug Width: 20.0mm
Clasp: Three-fold clasp with push button release
Dial Colour: Blue
Movement
Calibre: 9S85
Movement Type: Automatic with Manual Winding
Power Reserve: 55 hours
Mean Daily Rate*: +5 to -3 seconds per day
Other Specifications
Crystal Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Crystal Type: Dual curved sapphire crystal
Water Resistance: 10 bar
Magnetic Resistance: 4,800 A/m
Weight: 142.0g
Other Specifications: Screw-down crown, 37 jewels
*Prior to the assembly of the movement in a case, it undergoes testing in six different positions for 12 days in a controlled environment. The ‘mean daily rate’ is the average value of daily results from these tests.
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