Grand Seiko celebrates 20 years of Caliber 9R Spring Drive with another dial inspired by the beautiful autumn sunrises of the Hotaka mountain range.
Spring Drive began with an innovative concept in the 1970s: To devise an ideal watch by combining power derived from a mainspring with electronic watchmaking technologies for a level of precision no conventional mechanical watch could achieve. In the years since, the revolutionary technology has evolved to become worthy of Grand Seiko, and that movement is named 9R.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Caliber 9R series. Today, two new Spring Drive creations in the Elegance Collection join the celebration of this milestone. Both draw inspiration from the harmony of the Hotaka mountain range blushing at sunrise and the vibrant transformation of autumn leaves in the same morning light. The Hotaka mountain range rises majestically in the Shinshu region of central Japan, the birthplace of all Grand Seiko Spring Drive creations.
With its bright red dial, the second Spring Drive creation captures the Hotaka mountain range and the brilliant autumn leaves bathed in golden morning sunlight.
The watch’s recessed power-reserve indicator in copper pink adds depth while enhancing legibility and providing a point of contrast to the design. The rose gold color of the GS logo and the vibrancy of the red dial beautifully evoke the mesmerizing transition of changing leaves in all their autumnal glory.
The delicate sunray finish reveals its beauty from every angle.
A limited edition of 1,300 powered by the tried-and-true Caliber 9R65, the first movement of the 9R family, this creation will be available at the Grand Seiko Boutiques and select retail partners worldwide beginning in September 2024.
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