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Snowflake, Skyflake, Mistflake\u2026 It\u2019s no coincidence that Japanese watchmaker Grand Seiko<\/a> has made snow-inspired, finely textured dials one of their many fortes. Their undeniably talented designers and watchmakers take inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding the Grand Seiko factory in Shizukuishi, Japan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in the Iwate Prefecture, the region experiences heavy snowfall during the winter, which provides a serene, snowy landscape that is visible from the factory windows. As I\u2019m sure you can imagine, being surrounded by such a picturesque sight will deeply influence the company\u2019s designers, inspiring them to replicate the delicate, textured beauty of frozen landscapes on their watch dials<\/a>. <\/p>\"bot-only-image\"<\/a>\"bot-only-image\"<\/a>\n\n\n\n

And so, the Grand Seiko \u201cSnowflake\u201d, \u201cSkyflake\u201d, and \u201cMistflake\u201d watches have come to be. The former is arguably one of the most famous, becoming one of the brand\u2019s best-selling models. But today, it\u2019s actually the Grand Seiko SBGE285 \u201cMistflake\u201d I\u2019m reviewing. Until recently, it\u2019s a watch I\u2019ve never had the pleasure of trying out, but let me tell you, I\u2019m kicking myself for not seeking it out sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of the Grand Seiko SBGE285 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The launch of the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 \u201cMistflake\u201d SBGE285 watch was rather pivotal for the Japanese watchmaker for several reasons. The novelty was first introduced at Watches & Wonders 2022 alongside an almost identical model, the SBGE283, with a black textured dial. These two designs turned the principles of Grand Seiko\u2019s Evolution 9 collection on its head, bringing a sense of sports elegance to the otherwise simple, understated dress watch<\/a> family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, Grand Seiko combined the curved profiles, multi-faceted dial hardware, ergonomic bracelets, and in-house movements of the original Evolution 9 with less discreet GMT bezels, large arrow-shaped GMT hands, a power reserve indicator<\/a>, and, most importantly, a textured dial. To me, it made perfect sense for Grand Seiko to combine two contrasting aesthetics into one powerful yet dressy tool watch. It embodied a timepiece with more aggressive aesthetics yet still one undeniably Grand Seiko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Compact Titanium Case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Normally, when someone says \u201csports watch,\u201d I run away with my wrists behind my back. Why? Sports watches are typically large, and as someone with five-and-a-half-inch wrists, they\u2019re not usually suited to my frame. That said, as soon as I strapped on the Grand Seiko SBGE285, I immediately realized that I needed to stop judging all sports watches based on the genre they\u2019re placed in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s safe to say the SBGE285 has benefited from the Evolution 9 treatment. Wearability is absolutely fantastic, sitting at 41mm wide, just below 14mm tall, and with a length of 47.5mm. These dimensions might sound large, but they are significantly more wearable compared to some of Grand Seiko\u2019s other sports watches (like the 44.5mm wide and 16.8mm tall SBGC275). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The slim bezel and downward-turned lugs help keep the watch nice and low on the wrist. Sure, this is definitely a sports watch, but it\u2019s a sports watch with dress watch dimensions. In my opinion, it\u2019s the best of both worlds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another more obvious point is that the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 \u201cMistflake\u201d SBGE285 is engineered from titanium, a material renowned for its extreme lightness. So not only does the sports watch wear well due to its dimensions, but it also feels ghostly on the wrist due to its weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bear in mind that this is a full metal watch<\/a> with a matching metal bracelet, and it only weighs 122 grams. To put it into perspective, a watch of the same size made from stainless steel weighs almost 200 grams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The high-intensity titanium, otherwise known as grade 5 titanium, is also finished to an insanely high standard. If you\u2019re someone familiar with Grand Seiko, you\u2019ll know this is nothing new. But if you\u2019re someone new to the GS family, you are in for a treat. Grand Seiko are professionals when it comes to case finishing, and the techniques used on SBGE285 are proof of that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are sharp facets to separate the case sides and middle, as well as a beautifully curved case top that flows downwards with the lugs. The sides are also brushed, adding further contrast to the polished bevels running down the sides of the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the bezel, the same combination of finishes is utilized. The top is brushed and decorated with a black-colored 24-hour scale, while the sides are beautifully polished. The bezel is stepped and fixed and works alongside the black central GMT hand on the dial to aid and enable the second time zone functionality. The SBGE285 is a sports watch, so it promises a 100-meter water resistance, helped by the screw-down crown positioned at 3 o\u2019clock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The way the crown is integrated here into the side of the case is very impressive. Rather than having separate crown guards, Grand Seiko has extended the case out to create a seamless way to protect the crown. We\u2019re also warranted box-shaped sapphire crystal glass on top with anti-reflective treatment on the underside for easy legibility of the dial, as well as sapphire crystal glass for the case back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Mist-Inspired Dial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we\u2019ve come to know from any Grand Seiko \u201cFlake\u201d watch, the dial is where much of the Japanese watchmaker\u2019s design prowess shines. While the GS Snowflake has a more obvious grained finish, the Grand Seiko \u201cMistflake\u201d SBGE285 opts for a subtle but still striking textured dial. Once again, it\u2019s a finely executed display inspired by nature, this time echoing the frosty mist that surrounds the mountains of Nagano, the home of Spring Drive, in winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In images, the watch appears to have a dark, almost anthracite dial color, but in person, it\u2019s a lot lighter than I expected. The off-white, light gray hue is actually better, in my opinion. It almost perfectly matches the shade of the high-intensity titanium utilized on the bracelet and case, creating this almost seamless, monochromatic profile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dial is accentuated by faceted and applied indices and dauphine-style hands for the hours, minutes, and seconds. All of the hardware incorporates slithers of lume, appearing white in the daylight but green in the dark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Seiko isn\u2019t normally talked about for its use of lume, but in the case of the Grand Seiko SBGE285, I was pleasantly surprised. The lume glows brighter than I anticipated, and I particularly like the fact that while the main hardware glows green, the blackened, arrow-tipped GMT hand glows blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding to the SBGE285\u2019s sporty aesthetic is the power reserve indicator located between the 7 and 8 o\u2019clock marker. This is a controversial feature for many Grand Seiko aficionados, and I\u2019ll be honest: it\u2019s a complication I\u2019ve never found necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, it does suit the sporty personality of the Grand Seiko \u201cMistflake\u201d better than some of the other models I\u2019ve witnessed it on. Like the Grand Seiko logo at 12 and the \u201cSpring Drive GMT\u201d lettering at 6 o\u2019clock, the power reserve indicator is printed directly onto the surface of the dial rather than being recessed. There\u2019s also a framed date window taking up position at 3 o\u2019clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Spring Drive Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For me, the dial is the strongest argument for the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 \u201cMistflake\u201d SBGE285 watch, but I know for many, it\u2019s going to be the Spring Drive movement housed inside. Understandably so, many consider Grand Seiko\u2019s line-up of Spring Drive movements to be some of the most important technological advancements in watch movement history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These innovative mechanisms use elements of both mechanical watchmaking and modern electronic technology. They combine a traditional mainspring to store energy with an electronic regulator to control the release of energy for high levels of precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Caliber 9R66 used here has become one of Grand Seiko\u2019s most used Spring Drive calibers since its debut in 2006. It comes with a healthy 72-hour power reserve and a superior precision of -\/+ 1 second per day or -\/+ 15 seconds a month. It also provides a super satisfying sweeping seconds hand and an hour hand that can be adjusted independently from the rest of the hardware to make it all the easier to adjust while traveling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the movement is finished to a nice standard. It\u2019s simple but attractive, offering engraved waves across the bridges and rotor, polished screw heads, and a handsome blue engraving of the Grand Seiko logo on the oscillating weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Full Titanium Bracelet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like the case, the strap on the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 \u201cMistflake\u201d SBGE285 watch is machined entirely from high-intensity titanium. The bracelet is set between 22mm lugs that are drilled and offers a three-link construction. The end links are more prominent than I expected and there\u2019s no tapering on the bracelet which makes it seem rather wide and a little disproportionate to the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would prefer to see the bracelet on a watch like this to offer a little bit of tapering to elevate the overall sophistication of the piece. Plus, some opportunity for micro adjustment on the clasp wouldn\u2019t go amiss, but overall, it is a comfortable design finished to a high standard and there are two half links accompanied with every model for aiding a precise fit. The entirety of the bracelet\u2019s architecture is brushed and completed by a GS-engraved logo on the folding buckle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On-Wrist Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After enjoying the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 \u201cMistflake\u201d SBGE285 watch on my wrist for these past few days, I feel confident in saying this is one of Grand Seiko\u2019s most wearable sports watches. If you\u2019re like me, and you have fairly small wrists, and you typically shy away from sports watches in general, this is one to take a risk on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite its 41mm size, 47.4mm lug-to-lug, and 13.9mm thickness, it wears incredibly well on the wrist. It has a demanding aesthetic, thanks to the busy dial and 24-hour bezel, but it’s still dressy in its appearance. I\u2019d say it would best suit wrist sizes between 6.75 inches and 7.5 inches, although I\u2019d still recommend it to anyone with smaller and larger arms, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dial is breathtaking, in my opinion. The subtly textured finish and off-white color is beautiful and the way it blends together with the darkened hue of the grade 5 titanium case and bracelet is stunning. I\u2019ll also never get bored of the sweeping seconds hand from the Spring Drive movement; it\u2019s just so satisfying and knowing the levels of accuracy you get with technology like this makes wearing the watch all the more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price & Availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 retails for $8,400 brand new and is available to order from your local authorized dealer including Exquisite Timepieces<\/a>. It can also be found on the second-hand market for around $5,500. This is a non-limited edition piece, but as to how long it\u2019ll stay in stock is unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s very little bad to say about the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 \u201cMistflake\u201d SBGE285. Sure, the price is a little elevated compared to some of Grand Seiko\u2019s other GMT offerings, but when you consider the full titanium construction and Spring Drive movement, you\u2019re certainly getting plenty of bang for your buck. I will say the bracelet does have some room for improvement, but that could just be me being picky since I\u2019m a lover of a more slender, tapered bracelet design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other than that, the SBGE285 is the perfect definition of a go-anywhere-do-anything sports watch. Its technical specifications, including its lightweight titanium housing, 100-meter water resistance, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, mean this watch will survive pretty much any day-to-day activity. Meanwhile, its high contrast finish, compact dimensions, and finely textured dial make it worthy of slipping under a shirt cuff on those formal occasions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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