From the
HERITAGE
Collection
The Lush Brilliance of Early Summer
The SBGH271 is a stunning, poetic celebration of Rikka, the traditional micro-season that marks the transition from spring into the vibrant embrace of early summer. The watch captures the exact moment when the last cherry blossoms fade and the Japanese countryside is suddenly blanketed by a lush, rich canvas of deep green foliage. The dial features an intricate, organic vertical fabric-like texture executed in a deep forest green hue, mimicking sunlit summer leaves blowing in the wind. This rich landscape is beautifully punctuated by striking yellow-gold accents on the hands, applied indexes, and date window frame, mirroring the warm, golden sunlight filtering through a dense forest canopy.
The Iconic 62GS Geometry and Zaratsu Polish
The architecture of the SBGH271 is a contemporary re-interpretation of the iconic 1967 62GS—Grand Seiko's historic first automatic timepiece. The stainless steel case is instantly recognizable by its bold, bezel-free construction, an engineering choice where the dual-curved box-shaped sapphire crystal is mounted directly onto the case body. This design eliminates visual bulk, allowing the spacious 40mm dial to open up completely and catch light from every angle. The multi-sided lugs and sweeping case flanks feature sharp, razor-cut lines brought to life with legendary hand-applied Zaratsu mirror polishing, yielding perfectly flat, distortion-free surfaces that reflect ambient light with spectacular brilliance.
High-Frequency Dominance via Caliber 9S85
Driving the "Rikka" is Grand Seiko’s legendary in-house Caliber 9S85, a high-frequency mechanical automatic movement operating at a blistering rate of 36,000 vibrations per hour (10 beats per second). This hi-beat frequency minimizes external shock variations to achieve an elite static precision rate of +5 to -3 seconds per day. Utilizing proprietary MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology to manufacture ultra-lightweight, skeletonized, and highly durable escapement components, Grand Seiko ensures this mechanical powerhouse maintains a robust 55-hour power reserve. Turning the watch over reveals a sapphire exhibition case back, exposing the beautifully decorated bridges and intricate mechanics within.
The Lush Brilliance of Early Summer
The SBGH271 is a stunning, poetic celebration of Rikka, the traditional micro-season that marks the transition from spring into the vibrant embrace of early summer. The watch captures the exact moment when the last cherry blossoms fade and the Japanese countryside is suddenly blanketed by a lush, rich canvas of deep green foliage. The dial features an intricate, organic vertical fabric-like texture executed in a deep forest green hue, mimicking sunlit summer leaves blowing in the wind. This rich landscape is beautifully punctuated by striking yellow-gold accents on the hands, applied indexes, and date window frame, mirroring the warm, golden sunlight filtering through a dense forest canopy.
The Iconic 62GS Geometry and Zaratsu Polish
The architecture of the SBGH271 is a contemporary re-interpretation of the iconic 1967 62GS—Grand Seiko's historic first automatic timepiece. The stainless steel case is instantly recognizable by its bold, bezel-free construction, an engineering choice where the dual-curved box-shaped sapphire crystal is mounted directly onto the case body. This design eliminates visual bulk, allowing the spacious 40mm dial to open up completely and catch light from every angle. The multi-sided lugs and sweeping case flanks feature sharp, razor-cut lines brought to life with legendary hand-applied Zaratsu mirror polishing, yielding perfectly flat, distortion-free surfaces that reflect ambient light with spectacular brilliance.
High-Frequency Dominance via Caliber 9S85
Driving the "Rikka" is Grand Seiko’s legendary in-house Caliber 9S85, a high-frequency mechanical automatic movement operating at a blistering rate of 36,000 vibrations per hour (10 beats per second). This hi-beat frequency minimizes external shock variations to achieve an elite static precision rate of +5 to -3 seconds per day. Utilizing proprietary MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology to manufacture ultra-lightweight, skeletonized, and highly durable escapement components, Grand Seiko ensures this mechanical powerhouse maintains a robust 55-hour power reserve. Turning the watch over reveals a sapphire exhibition case back, exposing the beautifully decorated bridges and intricate mechanics within.
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