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The new “Sakura-Wakaba” 62GS
The yellow gold Grand Seiko “Sakura-Wakaba” ref. SBGH376 pays homage to the 62GS, Grand Seiko's first automatic watch launched in 1967.
This modern interpretation features a textured dial in golden and light green tones...
... which is inspired by the precise moment in the cherry blossom’s blooming cycle known in Japan as “Sakura-Wakaba”.
The 18k yellow gold case measures 38 x 12.9 mm and has a water-resistance of 100 m (the crown is screw-down).
12.9 mm is definitely a bit thick for a dress watch...
The faceted and applied indices are thinner, less imposing, than on the U.F.A. SLGB006 and I think they look better.
Grand Seiko’s in-house Hi-Beat automatic calibre 9S85 (36,000vph, 10 beats/sec) is aesthetically unappealing and I would prefer a closed caseback.
The fit on the wrist:
What do you think about this release?
Designed by Taro Tanaka, the case of the 62GS had a bezel-less design, with the crystal sitting directly on the case.
This modern interpretation features a textured dial in golden and light green tones...
... which is inspired by the precise moment in the cherry blossom’s blooming cycle known in Japan as “Sakura-Wakaba”.
It refers to the budding leaves that follow the cherry blossoms at the end of spring, which glimmer in the light as they reflect morning sun.
The 18k yellow gold case measures 38 x 12.9 mm and has a water-resistance of 100 m (the crown is screw-down).
12.9 mm is definitely a bit thick for a dress watch...
The faceted and applied indices are thinner, less imposing, than on the U.F.A. SLGB006 and I think they look better.
Grand Seiko’s in-house Hi-Beat automatic calibre 9S85 (36,000vph, 10 beats/sec) is aesthetically unappealing and I would prefer a closed caseback.
The fit on the wrist:
What do you think about this release?
Thanks for reading.
Best, Emmanuel
This is a lovely watch but
I am rather concerned that Grand Seiko have priced themselves out of the market.
I am fan of yellow gold dress watch. This is beautiful for sure, and the 100 meter WR with screw down crown is rare in dress category
Unfortunately the size is a bit too big and thick. Should be 36 x 10 mm.
And the price is ridiculous, even for gold watch. But that is how other brands doing .
And the price is ridiculous, even for gold watch. But that is how other brands doing .
Love GS but
the prices of the precious metal pieces are a bit
crazy. Being diplomatic with the words a bit.
Lovely piece though as are so many of their
offerings.
I agree with you.
In fact, to be honest, I don't even look at the prices because I'm not in the market for these watches and I know that the prices are crazy, whatever the brand...
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
Thank you for that intro to the SBGH376, Emmanuel. I think the faint green of the dial and the gold case go very nicely together...
But as I already have a 62GS model in SS with the same high-beat movement, I can't say that the SBGH376 wins me over enough to want to get it as well.
I can certainly understand that! Having one 62GS is great and enough!
Especially given the price of this yellow gold edition...
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
Seiko MUST figure out a way to slim these down...
It should be no more than 10mm and I would be perfect and I would own many variations. I don't understand how such a huge company can't make a thinner watch/movement... Maybe they need it for the 10bar water resistance, which is not needed. Also the price is very steep...but a lovely watch to look at.
Appoint me creative director. I will happily go back to live in Tokyo or wherever in Japan : )