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Mystic Waterfall
The 44GS ref. SBGZ011 is a 50-piece limited edition created for the Grand Seiko Masterpiece Collection by the Micro Artist Studio.
The case and dial, inspired by the Tateshina Waterfall, are hand-engraved with lines running in multiple directions, intersecting in a seamless flow to capture the essence of spring water.
The platinum case measures 40 x 9,6 x 45,2 mm.
The radiating patterns are designed to capture light from every angle.
The watch is powered by manual winding Spring Drive caliber 9R02 which is gorgeously designed and finished, with:
- The barrel, designed after the bellflower, the symbol of Shiojiri, where the Micro Artist studio is located.
- The channel between the two bridges symbolizing the river that feeds Lake Suwa.
- The (customisable) 18k yellow gold Micro Artist plaque.
The watch is offered with two straps that evoke diverse expressions of water:
- A classically styled black strap made of crocodile leather (both outer leather and inner lining) and finished with glazing on the outer leather.
- A leather strap with metallic accents made by KYOTO Leather. Its design is inspired by the shimmer of splashing water.
credit: Oracle Time (1), @chronotempus (2, 4, 6-7 & 9), @omakasetour (3 & 5) & wristreview.com (8 & 10) & chrono24 (11)
I have previously reviewed all other Micro Artist Studio Masterpieces and I agree that some of them are a bit over-the-top.
But I find them quite fascinating nonetheless and this “Mystic Waterfall” ref. SBGZ011 is no exception.
What do you think?
Best, Emmanuel
Mystic Waterfall
The 44GS ref. SBGZ011 is a 50-piece limited edition created for the Grand Seiko Masterpiece Collection by the Micro Artist Studio . The case and dial, inspired by the Tateshina Waterfall , are hand-engraved with lines running in multiple directions , inte...
A perfect match for the giant bottle I’ve been dying to open
A bit over the top (and no doubt my budget) but I still like it. Plus you wouldn’t have to worry about minor scratches … Mike ...
A perfect match indeed! Cheers!
I like it too, definitely (and I like your sense of humour: the scratches ;-) ) Best, Emmanuel
Certainly one I appreciate for the craftsmanship 👌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻
But not of a style that I would personally feel comfortable with wearing 😊🤷🏻♂️ And huge congratulations on reaching 18.000 posts 👏🏻🎉🎊🎈
The style is very decorative,
but I would definitely live with it if I had the chance to own one! 😊 Thank you for the 18k: I saw them coming at some point but finally forgot about them ! 🌸
Surely a beauty and art piece!
I like that the case is part of the whole and integrated into the dial concept! I hope this kind of style will be replicated by others, not specifically this, but a more integrated way of dial and case! 👍🏻🤩
Yes, I see what you mean and I don’t know
if any other brand does this. GS has done a previous iteration which is very close in style, but I think I prefer this one. Best, Emmanuel
I won’t, but I’d be happy if one of these
GS would agree to live with me ;-) Best, Emmanuel
I like some case engravings
Would be a good artistry to have in the collection. For this one, I’m not a fan.
I have had some tooled GS & Credor
I got this from a friend on a multi-year loan. But the boys on this site didn’t like the day/date feature. So I removed it (Photoshop) It did look better but when it came to “making a deal” I couldn’t UNSEE the day/date and passed on buying the watch. On ...
Wonderful pictures
I would be curious to see how it would look in a more urban night background such as a nightclub dance floor, I think it would do quite well it that setting which makes it very interesting as a grand seiko. The engraving is exquisite, I think I may have a...