Heritage Shunbun The Autumnal Equinox 62GS Hi-Beat Mechanical

Description In Japanese culture, the seasons of the year are segmented into 24 ‘Sekki’ micro seasons; since ancient times these changes in the weather and nature have been incorporated into Japanese daily life. The sixteenth Sekki of ‘Shubun,’ meaning ‘The Autumnal Equinox,’ marks the beginning of autumn, heavily associated with the moon in Japan, celebrated at seasonal moon-viewing events such as ‘Otsukimi.’ The dial of this Grand Seiko expresses the moonlit sky covered in autumnal clouds. A refreshing take on the SBGH273, this new version has been reimagined with a darker blue dial. The design builds on the heritage of the 62GS – the first Grand Seiko with automatic winding – launched in 1967 and popular ever since, with its distinct aesthetic and recognisable case shape. Created in Ever-Brilliant Steel, this model has a mirrored and multi-sided case with a wide dial opening, achieved with a bezel-free construction and unique Grand Seiko Zaratsu polishing. Through its glass exhibition case back, the in-house 9S85 Hi-Beat movement is clearly visible, beating ten times per second to achieve an accuracy of 5/-3 seconds per day with a 55-hour power reserve. Every Grand Seiko features signature high standards of precision, durability and legibility, handcrafted in Japan by Takumi artisans.