Grand Seiko ‘Morning Glow of Hotaka Peaks’ Gradation Spring Drive

This timepiece is limited to only 700 pieces worldwide.

2024 marks twenty years of the Grand Seiko 9R Spring Drive calibre – a groundbreaking 2004 innovation with one-second-a-day accuracy. This watch movement is powered by a main spring with a regulator without an escapement, combining the beauty of the mechanical watch with the precision of quartz.

To celebrate this anniversary, this piece has been crafted with Grand Seiko signature inspirations of nature, perfectionism and heritage.

The design inspiration of the ‘Morning Glow of Hotaka Peaks’ is the red dawn near to the Grand Seiko studios, whilst the peaks represent not just the mountainous landscape, but also the Takumi watchmakers’ aspiration to create the peak of watchmaking. This Elegance piece depicts the vivid autumn glow at Karasawa Cirque, a bowl-shaped valley surrounded by the Hotaka Mountains, famous for its colourful autumnal foliage.

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

Case: 38.5mm Stainless Steel case

Movement: Spring Drive Manual Winding movement, Calibre 9R31. Accurate to ±15 seconds per month (±1 second per day)

Power Reserve: Power reserve of approximately 72 hours

Waterproofness: Splash resistant

Dial: Red

Crystal: Dual-curved sapphire crystal

Strap/Bracelet: Crocodile Leather