The Grand Seiko look means exact, machine-applied finishing that is all sharp edges and deeply etched striping.

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The four lugs are finished with the Zaratsu technique, which relies on a lapping machine that produces an exceptionally flat polished surface with minimal distortion. Based on machines once produced by Swiss machine-tool maker Gebrüder Sallaz, the machine is proprietary to Seiko, though similar equipment is produced by Japanese specialist Hayashi Seki and used by other Japanese watch brands. As a result, the surfaces of the lugs are subtly different from the other surfaces – compare the lugs to the flat bezel for instance – but the difference is only discernible up close. The 9R65 The unique dial pattern is inspired by the wind-swept snow in the mountains of Shinshu. This texture is commonly known as the "Snowflake" and has gained popularity from around the world. To emphasize the delicate dial, it is treated with a subtle blue coloring.

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The winding system and drive time were improved from the existing 48-hour manual winding system to an automatic 72-hour power reserve. The automatic winding mechanism uses Seiko's original Magic Lever mechanism developed in 1959, but with improved productivity, maintainability, and durability to enhance winding efficiency. The 9R65 caliber uses sophisticated modern technology coupled with the skilled hand of a master craftsman for the finest adjustments and highest precision possible, highlighting the seamless passage of time with a Spring Drive movement. I asked the boys at Grand Seiko Beverly Hills to please get me the steel bracelet. They finally got it after a waiting period of 7 months. I must say the bracelet is a game changer so far as the wearability goes. Now I don’t worry about it so much and wear it several times a week in all environments.snowflakes illustration, Snowflake schema Tattoo Grey, Gray shining snowflakes, texture, white, winter png 2000x1829px 888.7KB Caliber 9R65 Spring Drive is currently the most standard of Grand Seiko’s 9R Spring Drive movements. Since the Spring Drive’s advent in 1999, the power reserves on these have steadily improved. Today, the piece I’m reviewing has a 72-hour power reserve that automatically winds with the barest of wrist movement.

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Movement: Seiko Spring Drive Caliber 9R65, automatic winding, power reserve 72 hours, 32,768 vph frequency Spring Drive consumes the electrical current equivalent of 1/300,000,000 of that used to power a single LED bulb. Like 🌨️ Cloud With Snow, may be used as a weather icon to represent a snowstorm or a cold, snowy day. May also be used for various content concerning wintertime, cold climates, and winter activity, such as skiing. It has a maximum 72-hour (3-day) power reserve, and a power reserve indicator on the bottom left of the dial showing the amount in reserve. The entire dial is elegant and subtle in design and details. Take the power reserve for instance: the indicator is faintly shaded so that the scale darkens towards the bottom where it indicates fully wound.blue and white snowflake illustration, Elsa Snowflake Olaf The Walt Disney Company Desktop, snowflakes, blue, snowflakes, symmetry png 751x1063px 180.91KB Blue Microphones SNOWFLAKE USB Microphone Elsa, Snowflake, blue, symmetry, digital Image png 500x500px 170.81KB The white dial is what caught my eye when it was first introduced. I immediately thought it would be a great “tuxedo” watch–formal but with that dash of verve that only you notice. Perfect. I have a follow-on article about the Blue Snowflake coming out in the coming weeks. Hope you like it as well. Importantly, the case is robustly constructed, despite having the looks of a dress watch case. It’s sturdy, rigid, and rated to an impressive 100 m of water resistance.

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Chris, thank you, of all the articles I have read about Seiko Spring Drive watches, yours is the first to mention the restrictions Seiko imposes on the wearer. As someone who likes to be able to wear a watch under normal conditions, not being able to wear it under bright sunlight for extended periods is unacceptable Again thank you for bringing this to our attention. Reply All emoji namesare official Unicode Character Databaseor CLDR names. Code pointslisted are part of the Unicode Standard. When spring arrives, the plant’s only demand is moist soil. Water the plants deeply and thoroughly when rainfall is less than 2 inches per week. Keep up the watering schedule as long as the plant is growing. The technique is similar to the way the Japanese make traditional water paintings. The result is the rough appearance of a snowy field you see on the dial. illustration of snowflake, Snowflake, Snowflake, blue, image File Formats, decor png 2834x3255px 935.16KBThe unique, feathery ice crystal of a snowflake. Depicted as a bluish-white snowflake with sixintricatesymmetrical branches. As long as the Spring Drive is not at a dead stop, when you put it on it’ll wind right up in no time and you won’t have to even look at the power indicator for three days. The golden flywheel serves as the balance wheel of a Spring Drive movement – the speed of the flywheel is regulated by an electromagnet with an integrated circuit that relies on a quartz oscillator for the reference time