The Grand Seiko Heritage 62GS Hi-Beat SBGH317 is a limited edition of 530 pieces, exclusively available from six stores in Ginza. Beating at 36,000 vibrations/hour, it boasts a comfortable 55h power reserve and has a reported accuracy of -3/ 5 seconds/day.
What makes this new Ginza-exclusive SBGH317 is its dial. While the 2022 edition featured a flat light blue dial, this new model comes with a light purple dial with two different textures: a classic sunray-brushed pattern and the lineup’s Ginza grid pattern, yet executed in a more pronounced geometric way. The dial is said to capture the winter light of the quiet streets of Ginza, while the grid pattern represents the rows of buildings. Time is displayed thanks to highly detailed hands and markers, with polished top surfaces and sharp bevels.
Information:
Reference: SBGH317
Limited: 530 Pieces
Dated: 2024
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Case Size: 40mm x 12.9mm Thickness x 47mm Lug to lug
Lug Width: 21mm
Case Metal: Stainless Steel
Movement: Grand Seiko High Beat 9S85 - Automatic
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Accessories: Inner/outer boxes, warranty card, booklet
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet size: 7.5”
Condition: Excellent
Case has light normal wear with nothing notable. Bracelet has light normal wear. Dial, hands, and crystal are in perfect shape.
About Grand Seiko
Grand Seiko emerged in 1960 as a high-end watch line from Seiko, aiming to challenge Swiss dominance in luxury watchmaking. The brand quickly established itself with Japan's first chronometer-grade watch and later gained renown for its innovative Spring Drive technology, which combines the best of automatic and quartz movements. In 2017, Grand Seiko became an independent entity, solidifying its position in the luxury watch market.
The brand's design philosophy, known as the "Grammar of Design," was established in 1967 with the Grand Seiko 44GS. This aesthetic approach emphasizes legibility, refined appearances, and distinctive features like multi-faceted markers and hands, a half-recessed crown, and the meticulous Zaratsu polishing technique. Grand Seiko continues to push boundaries in watchmaking, as evidenced by recent innovations like the "Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon," while maintaining its commitment to precision engineering and unique design language.
