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R Spring Drive
Spring Drive Caliber 9R, is a proprietary movement made at the Shinshu Watch Studio. As a power source, it uses the torque generated by the unwinding of a mainspring, just as in a mechanical watch, while utilizing the precision control system of an electronic watch to control the accuracy with an IC and a crystal oscillator.
is unique movement was created by fusing technologies from both mechanical and electronic watchmaking. It started as a concept in the mind of a young Seiko and Spring Drive at last became a Grand Seiko movement in 2004. Blessed with abundant nature, the Japanese have always been highly appreciative
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Spring Drive Caliber 9R, is a proprietary movement made at the Shinshu Watch Studio. As a power source, it uses the torque generated by the unwinding of a mainspring, just as in a mechanical watch, while utilizing the precision control system of an electronic watch to control the accuracy with an IC and a crystal o scillator. is unique movement was created by fusing technologies from both mechanical and electronic watchmaking. It started as a concept in the mind of a young Seiko and Spring Drive at last became a Grand Seiko movement in 2004. Blessed with abundant nature, the Japanese have always been highly appreciative of the beauty that surrounds them in the many and varied mountains, forests and landscapes of the Japanese archipelago. e seasons, too, hold endless fascination for the people of Japan and they take great delight in the ever-changing face of each one. From this deep love and respect for the relationship of nature and time comes Caliber 9R is a movement that embodies to perfection this Japanese aesthetic. With no tick or shudder, its hands move continuously and silently, in perfect glide precision.
