The Grand Seiko SBGA413G is an exquisite modern interpretation of the legendary 1967 62GS, the first Grand Seiko to feature an automatic movement and a defining influence on the enduring Grand Seiko Style. Its elegant bezel-free construction creates an expansive dial opening, framed by sculpted case lines and immaculate, distortion-free surfaces brought to life through the artistry of Zaratsu polishing.
At the heart of the Grand Seiko SBGA413G is its captivating Hana-Ikada dial, inspired by the delicate spectacle of Sakura petals drifting across a river like a raft of blossoms. Its subtle pink hue and intricate texture evoke Shunbun, the spring equinox, expressing the quiet beauty of a fleeting season and the Japanese appreciation of life's most transient moments.
The Grand Seiko SBGA413G is powered by Spring Drive caliber 9R65, meticulously hand assembled by the master craftsmen and women of the Shinshu Watch Studio. Combining exceptional finishing, Japanese artistry and sophisticated horological engineering, it is a refined expression of Grand Seiko’s philosophy: to capture the beauty of time itself.
Hana-ikada, the rafts of blossoms
When sakura blossoms fall into water, they swirl and float. The pink blossoms dance on the water, and the Japanese call them flower rafts, hana-Ikada. The pink dial of this model captures the spirit of the fleeting sakura season.
Starting with the beginning of spring (Risshun), the first of the twenty-four sekki, the season comes to life when the snow gives way to rain (Usui), and creatures awaken from hibernation (Keichitsui). As day equals night (Shunbun), the pure sky and renewal of nature come into existence (Seimei).
