Heritage Collection STGF385
A refined quartz watch that elegantly displays the brilliance of snow on a dial framed
by 44 diamonds
Features
The pristine dial beautifully expresses the magnificent color of a snowy landscape in the Hotaka mountains, which can be seen from the Shinshu Watch Studio where this model is produced. This “snowflake” dial features a detailed pattern that exudes the aesthetic sense of Grand Seiko, portraying an unspoiled, windswept snowfield. The shimmering color of the blued steel seconds hand and the dazzling set of 44 diamonds on the bezel combine to produce a wide variety of visual expressions depending on the light. Easy to match with any style of dress, this model’s refined elegance is readily apparent.
Specifications
| Exterior: | Stainless steel |
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| Case back: | Screw case back |
| Glass Material: | Dual-curved sapphire crystal |
| Glass Coating: | Anti-reflective coating on inner surface |
| Case size: | Diameter 28.9mm Lug-to-lug 35.4mm Thickness 8.8mm |
| Band width: | 14mm |
| The perimeter of Band: | 185mm |
| Caliber no.: | 4J52 Instructions |
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| Movement Type: | Quartz |
| Accuracy: | ±10 seconds per year |
| Water resistance: | 10 bar |
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| Magnetic resistance: | 4,800 A/m |
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A dial depicting wind-blown snow
One of the beautiful sights a person might witness on a harsh mountainside in winter is that of patterns etched into windswept snow, created as strong gales shape the snow that has landed on hard surfaces. The peaks of the Hotaka mountains, which can be seen from the Shinshu Watch Studio where Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive and quartz watches are made, are covered in snow for several months each year. The snowy surfaces of this region in wintertime have been re-created with this highly realistic and evocative dial pattern. The result of master craftsmanship, the dial is made not by a simple white coating, but rather a special kind of processing that uses silver plating to endow it with a refined expressiveness. Framed with 44 diamonds, the dial achieves its appearance of pure white without the use of any white materials or pigments.
