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Wrist Watch

Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the 44GS and its thoughtful design that laid the foundation for today's Grand Seiko models, the company has decided to celebrate the launch of the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition watch. The novelty, which will be available in July in a limited edition of 2000 pieces, combines several important characteristics for connoisseurs of Grand Seiko.

First, it uses the legendary 44GS case with a slim 10,7mm profile. The diameter of the steel case, complemented by a steel bracelet, is 40 mm. The character of the model is determined by the combination of sharp edges and flat surfaces, the alternation of Zaratsu polished and satin surfaces.

Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition Watch

Second, Ref. The SBGP017 immediately grab attention with its exclusive textured dial. Its texture is reminiscent of the thick cloud cap in the Shinshu region, where this and other Grand Seiko quartz watches are made. The cloudy sea of ​​Shinshu is famous for its bluish hue, and the company's designers have not left this feature unattended either.

Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition Watch

Thirdly, the anniversary model is equipped with a transparent case back, which allows you to appreciate the exclusive decoration of the caliber 9F with blued blued screws. The watch is equipped with a specially adjusted version of the caliber 9F85 with an accuracy of +5/-5 seconds per year. The sign of high precision is the star at 6 o'clock,

Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition Watch

The concern for accuracy is also evident in the fact that the watch uses the time difference correction function, which allows you to move the hour hand without stopping the second. The auto wheel gap adjustment mechanism eliminates any jitter of the second hand. Date changes are instantaneous.

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