Grand Seiko SBGX357 Skyflake
The 37mm quartz “Skyflake,” evoking winter snow reflecting the blue sky
The dial pattern of the SBGX357 conjures images of wind-swept snow reflecting the blue sky on a clear, crisp day. This unique appearance is achieved when a light blue color is applied to the delicately textured dial. Below the dial is Grand Seiko’s quartz Caliber 9F62, which is renowned for its high accuracy and robust, dust-proof construction, among its many features. The 37mm case and the bracelet are formed from High-Intensity Titanium, a material 30% lighter than stainless steel with superior resistance to corrosion and wear.
A light blue dial that captures snow on a clear winter day
Visible from the Shinshu Watch Studio, where quartz watches are made, the Hotaka mountain range is blanketed with snow for several months each winter. The snow in these mountains is shaped by fierce winds that carve patterns into its surface, a phenomenon that forms the basis of this watch’s “snowflake” pattern dial. The light blue color, which inspired the “Skyflake” moniker, evokes the wind-swept snow reflecting the bright blue sky above on a clear winter’s day. The tempered blue seconds hand ticks across the dial, capturing the quiet passage of time and enhancing the watch’s elegant evocation of winter in Shinshu.
Quartz Caliber 9F62
The quartz Caliber 9F62 incorporates mechanisms not commonly seen in standard quartz movements, such as the Instant Date Change Mechanism, the Backlash Auto-Adjust Mechanism, and a regulation switch. A quarter-century after this movement made its appearance, Caliber 9F62 continues to win admirers thanks to its high performance, annual accuracy of ±10 seconds, and robust construction. Equipped with a battery that lasts approximately three years, the movement features a display of the date in addition to the time.
