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The dials of all three watches are inspired by a Japanese painting method called Kirazuri, which translates to “sparkling painting.” This technique involves adding glittering flakes of mica to a print, resulting in a surface with a subtle but highly dynamic glitter. Used here, the transposed technique evokes the look of dense flora, giving the dials great depth and calling back to the Genbi Valley.
Rendered in stainless steel, all three cases have see-through case backs that showcase caliber 9S64, a mechanical manual-winding movement with 72 hours of power reserve and an accuracy rating of -3 to +5 seconds per day. Beautifully finished with robust build quality, 9S64 showcases Grand Seiko’s expertise in creating highly efficient and accurate movements.
Grand Seiko SBGW273, SBGW275, SBGW277 - Three USA Limited Editions
Within the middle part of the Iwai River is the Genbi Valley, one of Iwate Prefecture’s most stunning natural scenes. Situated in the southwestern city of Ichinoseki and approximately 1.3 miles long, this lush ravine, formed by the ash of Mt. Kurikoma and the flowing waters of the Iwai River, boasts multi-color foliage in the fall, snowscapes in the winter, cherry blossoms in the spring, and azaleas in the summer. The picturesque greenery of the Genbi Valley is the inspiration behind three new USA exclusives from Grand Seiko, SBGW273, SBGW275, and SBGW277.
The stainless steel cases of all three references measure 37.3mm in diameter, 11.6mm in thickness, and 44.3mm in length. The lug width is 19mm. This classic case design is the same one from SBGW231 and SBGW235, and it is inspired by the First Grand Seiko from 1960. The box-shape sapphire conjures the look of vintage plexiglass crystals, but with all the hard-wearing durability that synthetic sapphire provides. With their smaller size, all three watches comfortably fit a range of wrist sizes.
SBGW273, SBGW275, SBGW277
Rendered in stainless steel, all three cases have see-through case backs that showcase caliber 9S64, a mechanical manual-winding movement with 72 hours of power reserve and an accuracy rating of -3 to +5 seconds per day. Beautifully finished with robust build quality, 9S64 showcases Grand Seiko’s expertise in creating highly efficient and accurate movements.
Available for purchase this November and exclusive to the US market, SBGW273, SBGW275, and SBGW277 will retail for $4,900 and are limited to 140 pieces each. SBGW275 will be exclusive to the newly launched Grand Seiko Boutique Online. SBGW273 and SBGW277 will be available for purchase at Grand Seiko Salon retailers.
All info and pictures from GS9 website.
Beautiful watches!
I once had a SBGW231 so I can appreciate how good these three new watches are going to be. Thank you for sharing and a great post by the way!
Yes 37.3mm is a great size instead of the usual 40mm for Grand Seiko
But I do like my leather straps 
Gorgeous dials
As we've come to expect from GS. These are lovely, but I must say I'm even more excited for the new 5 day spring drive watches. Can't wait for non-limited versions of those, hopefully soon.
Love these!
Lucky to be able to snag a 275 before they were all gone. Hesitated for a minute trying to decide between it and the 277, good thing I didn't wait too long, ha! They are all luscious to my eyes, GS did good with these !
Congratulations!
I look forward to seeing photos when you receive it! Definitely a hard choice but the 275 is my favourite also.
Congratulations +1...are they all gone?
There isn't even a place to buy them yet...and I only see an AD accepting pre-orders.
This may be my 1st GS but probably too late now.
This may be my 1st GS but probably too late now.
the 273 and 277 are supposed to go to ADs 275 is online boutique
the 275 seems to still be orderable which surprises me
It will be gone when the news spread further….I just secured one too.
This release is still quite secretive and not in many blogs yet.
I think this will be oversubscribed if they keep the pre-order open.
I’m happy to finally add a GS, after all these years.
I think this will be oversubscribed if they keep the pre-order open.
I’m happy to finally add a GS, after all these years.
This is a superb series
As a previous owner of the SBGW255, I can confirm this piece will be great on the wrist.
Does anyone know the specifics to order one? Will they be available in US Grand Seiko stores in November?
I also had the 255, great piece.
I believe some have been sold on the website and others will be available at the GS boutiques, they may also be available in select AD's.