Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive 'Soko' SE

Discover the Grand Seiko Heritage 'Soko' Special Edition SBGA429, a timepiece that beautifully captures the serene essence of Japanese nature. Inspired by the Arashiyama bamboo forest in late autumn ('Soko' refers to this frost-covered period), this U.S. Special Edition is a wearable piece of art. The dial is the star: its delicate, vertically textured "shadow" grey pattern evokes the interplay of light and shadow amongst the bamboo stalks, creating a tranquil and captivating visual. Subtle green accents on the sweeping seconds hand and the practical power reserve indicator further enhance this natural theme, reflecting the bamboo's verdant life. Crafted from stainless steel, the 39mm case and bracelet showcase Grand Seiko's famed Zaratsu polishing, resulting in distortion-free mirror finishes and incredibly sharp case lines – a hallmark of their meticulous craftsmanship. Inside beats the revolutionary Spring Drive Calibre 9R65. This unique movement, assembled by hand at the Shinshu Watch Studio, combines the motive force of a traditional mechanical watch with an ultra-precise quartz regulator. This results in phenomenal accuracy (typically +/- 1 second per day) and a seconds hand that glides – with that famous, perfectly smooth, silent sweep – across the dial. With a 72-hour power reserve clearly shown on the dial and a date window at 3 o'clock, it’s as functional as it is beautiful. Our offering is in mint condition and comes in full set of boxes and papers. Covered by our limited warranty of 1 year, starting on the date of purchase & manufacturers own warranty started in 2024.