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RDSChicago · 2026-02-22T00:54:55Z

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I’ve been looking for this limited edition reference for weeks now. I thought they were long ago sold out, but lo and behold, I was pleasantly surprised to find that an authorized dealer I’ve done business with previously just got one in stock. I was very excited and hope you don’t mind if I present my first formal “unboxing:”

Although a bit corny, I love how Grand Seiko describes the inspiration for its references:

44GS inspired by the full moon over the Shinshu mountains

2022 marks the 55th anniversary of the 44GS, which in 1967 introduced the unique design language that would guide the brand's timepieces for decades to come—the Grand Seiko Style. In commemoration, Grand Seiko presents the 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition reference SBGY009 featuring a dial inspired by tsuki tenshin, the moment when the full moon is at its highest point in the sky.

This is my first modern Grand Seiko and first spring drive movement. I feel both lucky and fortunate to add this one to the collection.

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Huge congratulations, what a color

By: Concord : February 20th, 2026-22:23

Wear it in good health and a lot

Thanks so much, Concord, and I will!

By: RDSChicago : February 21st, 2026-00:46

Killer dial Rob!! Huge congratulations, it’s a lovely GS and zero clutter on that dial!

By: Larrykelley11 : February 20th, 2026-22:25

It looks great on your wrist! I’m looking forward to seeing it live next month!

Clean styling! I bet you're spending a lot of time staring at the incredibly smooth motion of that second hand! It's mesmerizing.

By: InDebtButOnTime : February 20th, 2026-23:41

It is quite smooth. Thanks so much!

By: RDSChicago : February 21st, 2026-00:49

What a great unboxing series — love posts like this — and the watch looks awesome!

By: orahu : February 21st, 2026-01:02

Thanks Ron, and coming from you, most complimented and appreciated!

By: RDSChicago : February 21st, 2026-01:24

Congratulations, member of the Spring Drive club!

By: cazalea : February 21st, 2026-01:46

A beautiful dial sans date. Mike

Thank you Mike!

By: RDSChicago : February 21st, 2026-02:37

Congratulations on the arrival of your special Grand Seiko that really is a beautiful dial.

By: Marc Obermann : February 21st, 2026-02:13

Marc

Thanks so much, Marc!

By: RDSChicago : February 21st, 2026-02:36

Beautiful dial, congrats!!

By: S F : February 21st, 2026-04:42

Thanks!

By: RDSChicago : February 21st, 2026-05:26

Huge congratulations 🎉🎊🎈

By: KMII : February 21st, 2026-06:41

On this truly beautiful piece! I am confident your first modern HS will bring a lot of joy 👌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

You are so right, Kristjan. GS provides for such a variety of interesting watches, and those dials are far more interesting and artistic than many of its Swiss counterparts.

By: RDSChicago : February 21st, 2026-15:28

They do a lot of things well 👍🏻👏🏻

By: KMII : February 21st, 2026-15:38

A bit worried with the latest direction mimicking the Swiss with the focus on special and limited editions. It makes for a better business in the short run but if it will work in the long run only time will tell 😊 In the meantime we should enjoy the watch...

Thanks so much, Jon. After 25 years of collecting, I wonder why it took me so long to acquire a Grand Seiko. I was missing out on some very cool pieces!

By: RDSChicago : February 21st, 2026-15:26

That is quite the build up!

By: Aquaracer1 : February 21st, 2026-18:22

I love these unboxing posts , it evokes the joy of opening packages with new incomings 🙂 Congrats, enjoy! 🍻

Thanks so much Aquaracer! Appreciate it.

By: RDSChicago : February 21st, 2026-21:16

Celebrating the Start of the Weekend

44GS inspired by the full moon over the Shinshu mountains

Celebrating the Start of the Weekend

Huge congratulations, what a color

Thanks so much, Concord, and I will!

Killer dial Rob!! Huge congratulations, it’s a lovely GS and zero clutter on that dial!

Thanks Larry! It looks forward to meeting your new Celebration watch!

Really lovely. Congrats and thanks for the images!!

You’re welcome, Filip, and thanks for your kind sentiments!

That is so nice. Big congratulations!

Thanks so much, Steve. Appreciate the compliment!

Clean styling! I bet you're spending a lot of time staring at the incredibly smooth motion of that second hand! It's mesmerizing.

It is quite smooth. Thanks so much!

What a great unboxing series — love posts like this — and the watch looks awesome!

Thanks Ron, and coming from you, most complimented and appreciated!

Congratulations, member of the Spring Drive club!

Thank you Mike!

Congratulations on the arrival of your special Grand Seiko that really is a beautiful dial.

Thanks so much, Marc!

Beautiful dial, congrats!!

Thanks!

Huge congratulations 🎉🎊🎈

You are so right, Kristjan. GS provides for such a variety of interesting watches, and those dials are far more interesting and artistic than many of its Swiss counterparts.

They do a lot of things well 👍🏻👏🏻

👍

Huge congratulations, R !

Thanks Emmanuel. I look forward to monitoring the SBGY009’s accuracy. I can use it to set the time on my other watches!

That's great!

👍indeed

Thanks Emmanuel. I look forward to monitoring the SBGY009’s accuracy. I can use it to set the time on my other watches!

Congratulations a wonderful GS

Thanks so much!

Beautiful dial, Rob.

Thanks so much, Jon. After 25 years of collecting, I wonder why it took me so long to acquire a Grand Seiko. I was missing out on some very cool pieces!

That is quite the build up!

Thanks so much Aquaracer! Appreciate it.