Grand Seiko - The Beauty in Everything: Single Owner Online Auction Hong Kong Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Grand Seiko
    Year: Circa 2019
    Reference No: SBGZ001
    Case No: 12/30
    Model Name: Elegance Spring Drive, "Snowflake”
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 9R02, 39 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Grand Seiko deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 38.5mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Grand Seiko guarantee dated 1st July 2019, instructions manual, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    This is an extremely significant piece for Grand Seiko, celebrating 20 years of Spring Drive, Seiko's ingenious quartz-mechnical hybrid movement. At first glance, the stand-out feature is the hand carved case, with each fine line of the case's surface pattern engraved one at a time. The movement cannot be overlooked as well, featuring the top tier handwork of Seiko's Micro Artist Studio, their small-volume artisanal production department. I engraved the back of this piece with “optimism”. I wrote about this piece for SJX, https://watchesbysjx.com/2020/05/grand-seiko-thin-dress-design-inspiration.html - Mark Cho


    To the new owners of the watches in the sale: The Armoury will custom-make the winner one of The Armoury’s signature garments as a gift. For further details please visit the link below.

    More Details: https://www.thearmoury.com/the-beauty-in-everything-gifts

    - Grand Seiko has been elevating their game to the next level over the past few years. Once a Japanese-market-only big brother of Seiko, they are now a leading Asian representative aspiring to challenge traditional manufacturers at the very top of the luxury watch industry. Since becoming a fully independent watch brand in 2017, their course was set to offer cases and dials finished to the highest standards, along with quality mechanical movements that are not available in other mechanical Seiko watches.

    - The Grand Seiko SBGZ001 was released as a limited edition of 30 pieces in honour of the 20th Anniversary of the Spring Drive. Accessible only via Grand Seiko Boutiques, this platinum reference is part of a entourage of timepieces first released in March 2019, powered by the Spring Drive caliber 9R02. This movement is designed by the Micro Artist Studio, the same elite team who were responsible for the conception of the 8-Day Power Reserve Spring Drive which was highly revered among both collectors and critics at the 2016 Baselworld.

    - The SBGZ001’s design reflects the true beauty of the natural surroundings that encompasses the Micro Artist Studio. Inspired by the elegant snowscapes of the Nagano Mountains, the silver-toned dial and platinum case are hand-finished with the coveted “snowflake” pattern, bringing the watch to life with a vivid winter scene.

    - Tastefully executed, the present SBGZ001 is a rare specimen that will undoubtedly please collectors of exceptional Grand Seiko timepieces.

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Ref. SBGZ001
A fine and elegant limited edition platinum wristwatch with silver-toned “Snowflake” dial, guarantee and presentation box, numbered 12 of a limited edition of 30 pieces, made exclusively for Grand Seiko Boutiques

Circa 2019
38.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 400,000 
€24,700-49,300
$25,600-51,300

Sold for HK$504,000

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