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A Lovely Pair

As the water of Lake Suwa freezes in the winter, the 'Omiwatari' tradition means this is where the Gods walk over over the ice. The watchmakers at the Shinshu Watch Studio were thus inspired to create a special dial with subtle textures in blue for a hand-winding Spring Drive timepiece. The watch measures 38.5mm by 10.2 mm and houses the 9R31 manual wind movement with 72 hours of power reserve.

SBGY007 is not a limited edition but because of its popularity, most retailers reported that the model has been quickly 'sold out'.

In the middle of the Iwai River lies the Genbi Valley, one of Iwate Prefecture's most stunning and picturesque greenery scenes in Hiraizumi. In November 2021, Grand Seiko launched three models exclusively for the US market (using a Japanese painting method called Kirazuri), each with 140 pieces: SBGW273 (featuring a light green hue), SBGW275 (rendered in teal to denote the flowing waters) and SBGW277. The last named model is characterized by a medium green tone - a literal interpretation of the vegetation that lines the valley walls.

The model is slightly smaller - it measures 37.3mm in diameter and 11.6 mm in thickness. It is driven by calibre 9S64, a mechanical manual wind, again with 72 hours of power reserve.

Which one do you prefer?

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Cool!

By: Free Speaker of Time : July 15th, 2022-09:31

Only children make choices I want both!

LOL

By: samwan : July 15th, 2022-10:40

The answer I most expected

Archetypal site response - both :)

By: jml_watches : July 15th, 2022-09:51

Grand Seiko has just launched another one with a pink dial

By: samwan : July 15th, 2022-10:41

I don't suppose you want that too....

It's very subtle though & it's not that far removed from a salmon dial!

By: jml_watches : July 15th, 2022-14:02

It is the SBGA413G

By: samwan : July 15th, 2022-12:22

A bit girlie, IMO

I like the spring drive on the left and the dial on the right

By: Cozmopak : July 15th, 2022-13:39

Absolutely understandable

By: samwan : July 15th, 2022-14:39

The Spring Drive movement is incredibly accurate+/- 1 second per day. The Kirazuri method used on the dial of the Genbi Valley translates into "sparkling painting" with the help of dense flora.

both stunning

By: keks : July 15th, 2022-15:12

but for choice no doubt I would go for the green!

Thank you. Yes, the green is surely more eye-catching

By: samwan : July 15th, 2022-15:31

but not easy to find the attire to go with it....

Lake Suwa: The inspiration for the ice blue dial.

By: Moka-Tiger (Ron) : July 15th, 2022-16:27

I prefer the ice-blue, textured dial. It's a great color with lovely texture reflecting the Japanese feel that is seen in this rarely occuring ice-formation. While the green too is nice, I will settle for this one!! ...

Wow....a great picture

By: samwan : July 16th, 2022-00:10

Is it the one of the lake? I have never seen it myself...

Yes, it is a pic of the lake.

By: Moka-Tiger (Ron) : July 16th, 2022-12:57

The unusual ice-formation is considered a rare phenomenon because in Lake Suwa the ice freezes in piles of ice making a line, the on which the gods walk.

Wow...I learned something new. Thank you.

By: samwan : July 16th, 2022-14:10

Left

By: Blourenco : July 15th, 2022-20:44

Movement, power reserve and no visible screw heads on the back make it easier for me. And though colour is intriguing on right, i think I would tire of it over time. Buts that’s just me. Texture of dial on left clinches it though the case shape a bit too ...