Description
About Grand Seiko STGK031
Grand Seiko 62GS Mechanical 30mm Automatic Heritage Collection
A mechanical creation based on the 62GS case design that captures the beauty of early spring cherry blossoms
This elegant 30mm wristwatch is a modern interpretation of the celebrated 62GS, Grand Seiko’s first mechanical model to feature automatic winding. It is characterized by its distinctive bezel-free construction, which allows for a seamless integration of the crystal with the case. Like its predecessor, this modern reinterpretation features the characteristic sharp edges and perfectly distortion-free surfaces that only Zaratsu polishing can create, along with a wide dial opening achieved through the bezel-free design.
The pink dial is inspired by sakura-kakushi, a phenomenon in which cherry blossoms are gently hidden beneath a blanket of snow. This tranquil scene unfolds in early spring in northern Japan, where the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, home to all Grand Seiko mechanical creations, is located.
Grand Seiko STGK031 Features
The slimmest automatic Grand Seiko
It is powered by Grand Seiko’s smallest automatic mechanical movement, Caliber 9S27. With a case diameter of 30mm and a thickness of just 10.5mm, this new creation is the most compact 62GS designs and one of the slimmest automatic Grand Seiko timepieces today.
The see-through case back
The see-through case back allows wearers to enjoy the beauty of the Caliber 9S27.
Caliber 9S27
Caliber 9S27 achieves the perfect balance of exceptional performance and refined slimness. It realizes an accuracy rate of +8 to−3 seconds per day and a power reserve of 50 hours.
- 35 jewels
- Case back with lion emblem
- Date display
- Screw case back
- See-through case back
- Stop seconds hand function
Grand Seiko STGK031 History
Prior to 1960, to challenge the status of Swiss watches and change the perception of Japanese watches, Daini Seikosha and Suwa began the discussion of a product line that can match the quality of Swiss watches under the suggestion of the parent company. At the time, Suwa Seikosha Co. was in charge of manufacturing men’s watches, so it was decided that Suwa would be producing the first Grand Seiko (GS).
The first Grand Seiko was released in 1960, it was based on Seiko’s previous high-end watch, CROWN. This Grand Seiko has a 25-jewel, manual-winding, 3180 caliber, and only 36,000 units were produced. This was also the first chronometer-grade watch manufactured in Japan, and it was based on Seiko’s own chronometer standard.
Design style
The design language of the Grand Seiko was set in 1967, with the creation of Grand Seiko 44GS. The 44GS set the ground for all future Grand Seiko with nine elements. These elements help improve the legibility of the watch under different situations, and create a sharp, crisp visual impression:
- Double width index at 12 o’clock
- Multi-faceted rectangular markers
- Highly polished bezel
- Highly polished planes and two-dimensional surface
- Half recessed crown
- Flat dial
- Multi-faceted hour and minute hands
- Curved side line
- Reverse slanted bezel wall and case side
- Dress style with simple but beautiful design
- Zaratsu polishing
source : wikipedia
