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GRAND SEIKO 44GS "Mount Iwate Autumn Dusk", ref. SBGW303, Vert dial

GRAND SEIKO 44GS "Mount Iwate Autumn Dusk"SBGW303

Size
36.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Water res.
100m
Caliber
9S64
Reserve
72 heures
~$6,800
Description

The Grand Seiko with a striking Autumn Dusk dial that captures the essence of Japan's natural beauty. With a compact case and smooth lines, it offers timeless elegance for any occasion.

Specifications
ref. SBGW303
Case
MaterialSteel
Diameter36.5mm
Water resistance100m
BezelSmooth
Case backFond numéroté
DialGreen
Movement
TypeMécanique à remontage manuel Manufacture
Caliber9S64
Power reserve72 heures
Strap & Bracelet
MaterialMetal bracelet
BuckleDéployante
Author POV

Limited editions tied to a specific place are common in Grand Seiko's catalogue, but the good ones — like this Mount Iwate Autumn Dusk piece — actually translate the landscape into the dial rather than just slapping a name on a standard finish. The green texture here is built to evoke dusk light over the mountain's autumn foliage, on the same 44GS case shape and hand-wound movement as the rest of this reference family, at 36.5mm and 100m of water resistance. Limited-run pieces get a specific line in my scoring for rarity, and this one earns it through the dial execution, not just the edition size.