The
famed Japanese watch company Seiko traces its roots back to a watch and
jewelry shop that first opened in 1881 in Tokyo’s Ginza district. Seiko
can mean either exquisite or success in Japanese, two words that the
brand continues to embody to this day. Offering a dynamic range of
timepieces at a variety of price-points, Seiko offers something for
everyone.
In
this minimalist masterpiece we witness the quiet beauty of simplified
design goals and sleek, clean lines. The “Snowflake” patterned white
dial celebrates the ephemeral beauty of snow, but not just any snow,
Grand Seiko here specifically references snow from the gorgeous Shinshu
area of Japan.
Note
how the tempered blue seconds hand is prominent against the white dial.
Applied stick hour markers add an element of solemn style and there is a
date window conveniently located at 3. The minute track in black tidily
ties everything together.
The
stainless steel case measures a comfortable 28.9 mm in diameter, a slim
8.7 mm in height, and rests upon a stainless steel bracelet with a
triple-folding clasp. Additional case features include a
scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a solid case back, a 100 m / 10 atm
water resistance, and a push / pull winding crown.
In
the engine room we encounter the 4J52 quartz caliber, which possesses
seven jewels and sports a handy magnetic resistance to 4,800 A/m.
From
its gorgeous celebration of snow to its reputation for dependability,
we believe this Grand Seiko Heritage timepiece for ladies will make a
lovely addition to your collection.
Standout feature(s): Gorgeous
“Snowflake” dial with attractive tempered blue seconds hand; 100 m / 10
atm water resistance; 4,800 A/m magnetic resistance.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: STGF359
- Case Material: Stainless steel
- Case Dimensions: 28.9 mm
- Case Height: 8.7 mm
- Movement: Quartz, 7 jewels
- Caliber: 4J52
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, date, central seconds
- Dial: White patterned “Snowflake” design
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Push / pull
- Water-resistance: 100 m / 10 atm
- Band: Stainless steel bracelet
- Clasp: Double-folding with safety release clasp
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Retail Value: $2,500
- Condition: Pre-owned
in very good condition; the watch has been very lightly polished to
preserve original finish; tested for all functionalities
- Comments: Includes a gift box
