A mechanical watch that expresses the ephemeral beauty of sakura ensconced in snow

This classically styled model is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic 62GS, which was released in 1967 as Grand Seiko’s first mechanical watch to feature automatic winding. The dial of the new SBGH341 displays a rare characteristic of the changing seasons in Japan. Specifically, one can see a representation of a scene in which cherry blossoms are concealed by fallen snow.

This rare coexistence of cherry blossoms and snow can be found at the beginning of spring in the beautiful landscape of the Tohoku region, which includes Iwate Prefecture. The area is home to the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, where Grand Seiko mechanical watches are made. The movement at the heart of the SBGH341 is the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85, which beats 10 times per second to provide a more stable precision by reducing variations in rate. With a diameter of 38 mm, the SBGH341 makes a classic impression. Its case and bracelet are crafted from high-intensity titanium, which is even more resistant to scratches than regular titanium and designed to be a delight to wear.

Exterior

Case Material : High-intensity titanium

Case back : See-through & Screw case back

Glass Material : Box shaped sapphire crystal

Glass Coating : Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Case size : Diameter 38.0mm Lug-to-lug 44.7mm Thickness 12.9mm

The perimeter of Band : 197mm

Band width : 20mm

Clasp type : Three-fold clasp with push button release

Functions

Water resistance : 10 bar

Magnetic resistance : 4,800 A/m

Other details / Features :

Screw-down crown
37 jewels
Allergy-safe metal
See-through case back

Movement

Caliber no. : 9S85 Instructions

Movement Type : Automatic with manual winding

Power reserve : Approx. 55 hours

Normal usage accuracy : +8 to -1 seconds per day

Accuracy : +5 to -3 seconds per day
Mean daily rate is a mean value of daily rates in a condition where the movement before assembly in a case is measured in six positions in a fixed manner under artificially controlled environment for 12 days.

SBGH341 - Titanium Automatic Hi-Beat 36000 62GS