Grand Seiko 'Lake Suwa' Spring Drive

For Grand Seiko, the natural environment of Japan is an endless source of inspiration. Grand Seiko dials often evoke the uniquely Japanese beauty of where their watches are made. And one body of water to the southeast of the Shinshu Watch Studio, the home of Spring Drive, is a perfect example.

The dial of SLGA019 evokes the surface of Lake Suwa and its gentle waves in the early morning hours when a breeze stirs the long, shallow lake. The blue dial manifests different colors depending on the angle at which it catches the light, reinforcing the connection to wind moving across and changing the surface of the water.

The case and bracelet are High-intensity titanium, a metal 30 percent lighter than steel and highly resistant to rust, corrosion and scratches.

Powering the SLGA019 is the Caliber 9RA2 Spring Drive movement, assembled by the skilled artisans of the Shinshu Watch Studio and capable of approximately 120 hours (5 days) of operation when fully wound. Just as the dial reflects the changing character of a wind-swept lake, the smooth seconds hand moves with the effortless flow of time thanks to this state-of-the-art movement.

Guarantee: Five-year transferable guarantee with no registration or periodic maintenance checks required

Case: 40mm high intensity titanium with Zaratsu polished finish

Movement: Self-winding Spring-Drive movement, Calibre 9RA2

Power Reserve: Power reserve of approximately 120 hours (5 days)

Winding Crown: Steel screw-down winding crown with the Grand Seiko logo in relief

Waterproofness: Waterproof to 100m (330 ft)

Bezel: Smooth high intensity titanium bezel with a brushed and polished finish

Dial: Blue rippled dial, resembling the Lake Siwa

Crystal: Sapphire crystal

Bracelet: High intensity titanium, 3-link bracelet.