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KIH provides a vibrant recap of a Tokyo watch enthusiast gathering, featuring Mr. & Mrs. Kikuno. This post captures the essence of community and shared passion, showcasing an impressive array of timepieces from various collectors. The event offered a unique opportunity to appreciate diverse horological masterpieces in a convivial setting.
The Grand Seiko SBGW003 is a significant early re-issue from the brand's contemporary era, paying homage to the original Grand Seiko models. It represents a commitment to classic design principles and mechanical watchmaking, distinguishing itself with a restrained aesthetic that emphasizes legibility and traditional finishing. This reference was part of a series that re-established Grand Seiko's identity for a global audience, focusing on the core values of precision, durability, and beauty. It is a hand-wound model, reflecting the purist approach to watchmaking that characterized early Grand Seiko.
The watch features a stainless steel case, measuring 37mm in diameter, a size that aligns with vintage proportions and offers comfortable wear. It is equipped with the manual-winding Caliber 9S54, known for its robust construction and accuracy. The movement provides a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, ensuring clarity and scratch resistance, while the caseback is also sapphire, allowing for a view of the meticulously finished movement.
For collectors, the SBGW003 holds particular appeal as an early and faithful reinterpretation of Grand Seiko's heritage. Its limited production numbers and adherence to classic design make it a sought-after piece for those who appreciate the brand's foundational aesthetics and mechanical integrity. It appeals to enthusiasts who value understated elegance and the direct engagement offered by a hand-wound timepiece, fitting into a collection as a representation of Grand Seiko's enduring design language.
for sure you had fun. Will need more time to look at all those watches again :-) Thanks a lot for sharing! Oliver
It is a a real please to see and feel the energy of Kikuno-san. I must admit I know little but through your posts over the years I have discovered his work. I hope the world catches on. Thanks Bill
What a combination! That is my favourite kind of dinner in Japan....'the all-you-can' type :-) The watches were exquisite and I also cannot wait for baselworld 2015. Now we all need to vote on one watch from the selection you showed. Mine is this Kikuno timepiece: My 2nd choice is this Seiko but I may be biased because I think I have the same model. I'm not good with reference numbers..... Regards, MTF
. . . not so much by the markers (although they are fascinating) . . . . . . as by their spacing. Perhaps Ken can fill us in here . . .
the ones of our dear Art ;)
... perhaps we can refresh our memory by this.... It's a temporal hour watch and the length of "the hour" changes everyday as the concept of "Wadokei" or "Wa-Dokei" is to divide each daytime and night time (as defined by the moment the light comes up and when it gets completely dark - a bit different from "Sun rise" and "Sue set") by 6 - so there are 6 "hour" index for daytime and 6 "hour" index for night time. The character on each index is the 12 animals used for the year in the Asian calender
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