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Snow White World

Caliber 9R02, created by the Micro Artist Studio, is a manual winding Spring Drive movement that has two mainsprings set in paral lel within a single barrel and use s the Torque Return System to deliver a power res erve of 84 hours. It drives a slim and elegant watch whose whole design is inspired by the landscape that sur rounds the studio’s home, high in the mountains of central Japan. As the glide motion seconds hand s weeps across the dial, and the beauty of the natural world in its purest, pristine state. With its lasting precis ion, the elegance of the manner that the natthis unique timepiece expres se s Japan’s fascination with both the ephemeral and eter nal qualities of time.

Caliber 9R02, created by the Micro Artist Studio, is a manual winding Spring Drive movement that has two mainsprings set in parallel w ithin a single barrel and use s the Torque Return System to deliver a power res erve of 84 hours. It drives a slim and elegant watch whose whole design is insp ired by the landscape that sur rounds the studio’s home, high in the mountains of central Japan. As the glide motion seconds hand s weeps across the dial, and the beauty of the natural world in its purest, pristine state. With its lasting precision, the elegance of the manner that the natthis unique timepiece expres se s Japan’s fascination with both the ephemeral and eter nal qualities of time.

e subtle beauty of snow e subtle beauty of snow - ed which form natural patterns. is timepiece celebrates the beauty of driven snow, from Grand Seiko mark to the minute markers. And e perfection show up the dial. ed which form natural patterns. is timepiece celebrates the beauty driven snow, from Grand Seiko mark to the minute markers. And perfection show up the dial.

Accents in white gold

Accents in white gold

e indexe s and hands are in 14k white go ld and have sharp edges that catch the light from ever y angle and are an essential part of the Grand Seiko signature. e SD (Special Dial) mark at the 6 o’clock position denotes the use of gold for the indexes.

e indexes and hand s are in 14k white go ld and have sharp edges catch the light f rom every angle and are an ess ential par t of the Seiko signature. e SD (Special Dial) mark at the 6 o’clock position denotes the use of gold for the indexes.

A blued steel seconds hand

A blued steel seconds hand

e seconds hand is in blued steel, as are the screws visible through the sapphire case back. Each seconds hand and each screw are individually the perfect blue color. e seconds hand stands out perfectly against the whiteness of the dial so that its natural glide motion can be experienced and enjoyed to the full.

e seconds hand is in blued steel, as are the screws visible throug sapphire case back. Each seconds hand and each screw are individually the perfect blue color. e seconds hand stands out perfectly against whiteness of the dial so that its natural glide motion can be experienced and enjoyed to the full.

A movement that speaks of its birthplace

e edges of the two parts of the main plate and of the holes in which the screws are inserted are polished by hand, so that the movement has the sparkle of quality that is characteristic of Grand Seiko. e mainthe Micro Artist Studio is located.

A movement that speaks of its birthplace e edges of the two parts of the main plate and of the holes in which the screws are inserted are polished by hand, so that the movement the sparkle of quality that is characteristic of Grand Seiko. e main the Micro Artist Studio is located.

A Spring Drive masterpiece from the Micro Artist Studio

A Spring Drive masterpiece from the Micro Artist Studio

e dial’s intricate pattern is made po ssible by processing techniques that create a delicate dial surface with varying depths. As has been the tradition since the 1960’s, a star mark located at six o’clock denotes that the indexes are of solid gold. e interplay of light and shadow on the dial that is an essential part of the signature of every Grand Seiko watch is accentuated by the application of seconds markers that enhance the legibility of the time. e indexes and the hour and minute hands are in the enduring beauty of the gold. e watch is powered by Caliber 9R02 which is assembled, adjusted and e dial’s intricate pattern is made po ssible by processing techniques that create a delicate dial surface with varying depths. As has been tradition since the 1960’s, a star mark located at six o’clock denotes the indexes are of solid gold. e interplay of light and shadow on dial that is an essential part of the signature of every Grand Seiko is accentuated by the application of seconds markers that enhanc legibility of the time. e indexes and the hour and minute hands the enduring beauty of the gold. e watch is powered by Caliber 9R02 which is assembled, adjusted Studio. It delivers a power reserve of 84 hours thanks to the Dual Barrel in which two independent thin, long mainsprings are set in lel in a single barrel, and the Torque Return System*. e caliber incorporates an 18k yellow gold plaque which carries the engraved words “Micro Artist” but which can, if the owner so wishes, be replaced with a word of their choice.

Studio. It delivers a power reserve of 84 hours thanks to the Dual Spring Barrel in which two independent thin, long mainsprings are set in parallel in a single barrel, and the Torque Return System*. e caliber also incorporates an 18k yellow gold plaque which carries the engraved words “Micro Artist” but which can, if the owner so wishes, be replaced with a word of their choice.

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specially tempered

Seconds Hand

e specially tempered seconds hand produce than the blue, is a testament to the constant innovation of produce than the blue, is a testament to the constant innovation of

Limited edition of 50

SBGZ005

9R02 Manual winding 39 Jewels ±15 month

D 37.5mm T 9.6mm

84h

Crocodile 4,800A/m 3bar PT950 19.0mm push button release

14k WG Gray by the quiet and delicate sparkle of what appear to be distant stars. at each and every viewing angle, just as does the sky above Achi. again capturing the exquisite order and ever changing aspect of Achi’s starry skies. markers are made of 14k white gold to ensure that their brilliance and all the other markings are etched into the dial.

Seiko’s founder Kintaro Hattori was born in central Tokyo in 1860 at a time in e history characterized by rapid modernization and westernization. e young entrepreneur saw the sudden and momentous changes in Japanese life as ortunity. In 1881, at the age of just 21, he set up his own company, “K. Hattori,” to wholesale and retail imported timepieces and, just twelve years later, he established a factory which he called Seikosha, ‘ e house of precision,’ to produce his own clocks and, later, watches. His aim was for Seikosha to be able to manufacture and assemble all the components for its timepieces in-house by mastering every aspect of the horological art. Step by careful step under Kintaro’s leadership, the company achieved his aim. Its long list of watchmaking innovations down the decades bears testament to his remarkable vision and continues to inspire it to this day.

Seiko’s founder Kintaro Hattori was born in central Tokyo in 1860 at a time in Japanese history characterized by rapid modernization and westernization. e young entrepreneur saw the sudden and momentous changes in Japanese life as a moment of opportunity. In 1881, at the age of just 21, he set up his own company, “K. Hattori,” to wholesale and retail imported timepieces and, just twelve years later, he established a factory which he called Seikosha, ‘ e house of precision,’ to produce his own clocks and, later, watches. His aim was for Seikosha to be able to manufacture and assemble all the components for its timepieces in-house by mastering every aspect of the horological art. Step by careful step under Kintaro’s leadership, the company achieved his aim. Its long list of watchmaking innovations down the decades bears testament to his remarkable vision and continues to inspire it to this day.

Now, Grand Seiko proudly celebrates the life and achievements of Kintaro Hattori with a Spring Drive masterpiece. dedication to the mastery of every aspect of the watchmaker’s art.

Now, Grand Seiko proudly celebrates the life and achievements of Kintaro Hattori with a Spring Drive masterpiece. dedication to the mastery of every aspect of the watchmaker’s art.

Every aspect of the movement is designed without compromise. the rubies and the screws are all expertly hand polished to a perfect an 18k yellow gold plaque on the lower bridge, which carries the engraved words “Micro Artist” but which can, if the owner so wishes, be replaced with a word of his or her choice.

masterpiece from the Micro Artist Studio e dial’s intricate pattern is made po ssible by processing techniques that create a delicate dial surface with varying depths. As has been tradition since the 1960’s, a star mark located at six o’clock denotes the indexes are of solid gold. e interplay of light and shadow on dial that is an essential part of the signature of every Grand Seiko is accentuated by the application of seconds markers that enhanc legibility of the time. e indexes and the hour and minute hands the enduring beauty of the gold. e watch is powered by Caliber 9R02 which is assembled, adjusted Studio. It delivers a power reserve of 84 hours thanks to the Dual Barrel in which two independent thin, long mainsprings are set in lel in a single barrel, and the Torque Return System*. e caliber incorporates an 18k yellow gold plaque which carries the en words “Micro Artist” but which can, if the owner so wishes, be replaced with a word of their choice.

Spring Drive

From 1967 to today, the 44GS design unites the past and the future.

e specially tempered seconds hand produce than the blue, is a testament to the constant innovation of

In 1967, Grand Seiko introduced the 44GS, the watch that established, once and for all, the Grand Seiko Style. is classic is now re-interpreted for a new age. When designer Nobuhiro Kosugi showed his team his idea for the shape of the new case he wanted to create, they saw immediately that a challenge lay ahead. Its super-sharp edges, its delicately curved sides and, above all, the thin, tapered end of each lug took the territory. Kosugi was asking them to achieve something that had been

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Seiko’s founder Kintaro Hattori was born in central Tokyo in 1860 at a time in e history characterized by rapid modernization and westernization. e young entrepreneur saw the sudden and momentous changes in Japanese life as ortunity. In 1881, at the age of just 21, he set up his own company, “K. Hattori,” to wholesale and retail imported timepieces and, just ished a factory which he called Seikosha, ‘ e house of precision,’ to produce his own clocks and, later, watches. His aim was for Seikosha to be able to manufacture and assemble all the components for its pieces in-house by mastering every aspect of the horological art. Step by careful step under Kintaro’s leadership, the company achieved his aim. Its long king innovations down the decades bears testament to his remarkable vision and continues to inspire it to this day.

A Spring Drive classic, with an eight day power reserve

Caliber R , created by the Micro Artist Studio, shows the fullmarkable precision rate of ten seconds per month but it also delivers a power reserve of eight days, thanks to the use of three barrels, its manufacture.

Caliber R , created by the Micro Artist Studio, shows the fullmarkable precision rate of ten seconds per month but it also delivers a power reserve of eight days, thanks to the use of three barrels, its manufacture.

in clear, still water.

in clear, still water.

Mishaka Pond is hidden away in the forest to the east of Lake Suwa not far from Shiojiri where the Micro Artist Studio is located. Its pristine,

Mishaka Pond is hidden away in the forest to the east of Lake Suwa far from Shiojiri where the Micro Artist Studio is located. Its pristine, right to the water’s edge and their myriad shades of green. It is a stunning sight, especially in high summer when a quiet serenity seems to embrace and enchant every visitor, including the painter Kaii Higashiyama whose celebrated 1982 work “Vibrant Green” perfectly depicts the pond’s verdant beauty. right to the water’s edge and their myriad shades of green. It is a stun ning sight, especially in high summer when a quiet serenity seems embrace and enchant every visitor, including the painter Kaii Higashiya ma whose celebrated 1982 work “Vibrant Green” perfectly depicts pond’s verdant beauty. e carefully selected green garnets and tapered baguette diamonds e carefully selected green garnets and tapered baguette diamonds ey are set into an 18k white gold base and are separated by 48 additional diamonds and 12 garnets that are individually set around the indexes to further enhance the depth and beauty of the dial. e arrangement of the diamonds and garnets side by side around the entire dial requires great dexterity; the garnets are set between a very thin pair of rails with great precision by the most sk illed of the jewelry ey are set into an 18k white gold base and are separated by 48 addi tional diamonds and 12 garnets that are individually set around the indexes to further enhance the depth and beauty of the dial. e arrangement of the diamonds and garnets side by side around entire dial requires great dexterity; the garnets are set between a thin pair of rails with great precision by the most sk illed of the jewelry e gems are placed exactly horizontally so that they catch the light evenly. e garnet at twelve o’clock is slightly wider than the rest to ensure the perfect legibility of the time. e gems are placed exactly horizontally so that they catch the light evenly. e garnet at twelve o’clock is slightly wider than the rest ensure the perfect legibility of the time.

Its green mother-of-pearl dial captures exactly the atmosphere of Mishaka Pond surface.

Its green mother-of-pearl dial captures exactly the atmo sphere of Mishaka Pond surface.

With its green mother-of-pearl dial and the green garnet indexes, this new Spring Drive timepiece presents the passage of time with a calm grace that captures exactly the atmosphere of Mishaka Pond. To see the glide motion seconds hand move silently and continuously across the sumptuous dial is to experience the nature of time in a new, unique and profound way.

With its green mother-of-pearl dial and the green garnet indexes, new Spring Drive timepiece presents the passage of time with a calm grace that captures exactly the atmosphere of Mishaka Pond. To see glide motion seconds hand move silently and continuously across sumptuous dial is to experience the nature of time in a new, unique profound way.

Shiojiri facility with the Micro Artist Studio.

Shiojiri facility with the Micro Artist Studio.

A case that is worthy of the unique movement within

A case that is worthy of the unique movement within e team at the Micro Artist Studio had created a movement that the timekeeping of Grand Seiko to a new level. ey then determined that the watch that housed it should be equally outstanding in its e team at the Micro Artist Studio had created a movement that took the timekeeping of Grand Seiko to a new level. ey then determined that the watch that housed it should be equally outstanding in its design - e to scratches by the cold forging of the metal. e case has Grand Seiko’s trademark distortion–free surfaces thanks to a Zaratsu polishing technique that was created especially for platinum. e case of a second interpretation in 18k rose gold is also Zaratsu polished. tance to scratches by the cold forging of the metal. e case has Grand Seiko’s trademark distortion–free surfaces thanks to a Zaratsu polishing technique that was created especially for platinum. e case of a interpretation in 18k rose gold is also Zaratsu polished.

Dials that sparkle with the beauty of nature

Dials that sparkle with the beauty of nature

e dial of the platinum case version has a unique “diamond dust” texture like the snow crystals that blow in winter across the slopes of the mountains that surround the Micro Artist Studio. e dial is wider than on all other Grand Seiko watches and the seconds hand is a full 16.5 mm in length. Like the indexes, the hands are a razor–edge sharpness so that even the smallest ray of light e sparkle of quality that is an essential par t of the Grand Seiko e. e dial of the 18k rose gold version was inspired by the night jiri. e black dial provides the background to what appear to be far–distant stars which twinkle on a clear, crisp winter’s night.

e dial of the platinum case version has a unique “diamond dust” texture like the snow crystals that blow in winter across the slopes mountains that surround the Micro Artist Studio. e dial is wider than on all other Grand Seiko watches and the seconds hand is a full 16.5 mm in length. Like the indexes, the hands are polished to a razor–edge sharpness so that even the smallest ray of light creates the sparkle of quality that is an essential part of the Grand Seiko signature. e dial of the 18k rose gold version was inspired by the ni sky in Shiojiri. e black dial provides the background to what appear be far–distant stars which twinkle on a clear, crisp winter’s night.

Ree Barrel Construction

ree barrel construction

Caliber 9R01’s eight day power reserve is made possible by a linked series of three barrels arranged in sequence. e whole movement has been designed to reduce friction between parts that would other wise lead to loss in the transmission of the energy derived from the mainspring. Precise manufacturing and polishing delivers reduced friction, as does the energy transfer by 10%.

Caliber 9R01’s eight day power reser ve is made possible by a linked of three barrels arranged in sequence. e whole movement has been designed to reduce friction bet ween parts that would otherwise lead loss in the transmission of the energy derived from the mainspring. Precise manufacturing and polishing delivers reduced friction, as the energy transfer by 10%.

A one-piece bridge for stability and strength e movement is unusual, if not unique, in having a single, one-piece ed durability. e thickness of this one-piece bridge is some three times greater than in any other ible by very high precision engise on which all the components are es the durability e sapphire exhibition case back allows a clear view of the powerped like the outline of Mt.Fuji and the rubies and tempered blue screws evoke the lights of Suwa city.

A one-piece bridge for stability and strength e movement is unusual, if not unique, in having a single, one-piece bridge. is construction delivers enhanced durability. e thickness of this one-piece bridge is some three times greater than in any other Spring Drive movement. Made po ssible by very high precision engi neering, it provides a totally solid base on which all components secured precisely in place. In addition, the greater thickness of the bridge enhances the durability impact or other shock.

A view of Japan through the sapphire case back e sapphire exhibition case back allows a clear view of the power nent. e one-piece bridge is shaped like the outline of Mt.Fuji and rubies and tempered blue screws evoke the lights of Suwa city.