2024 Grand Seiko Heritage ‘Snowscape’ Hi-Beat 44GS 40mm SLGH013

Here we have a 2024 Grand Seiko Heritage ‘Snowscape’ Hi-Beat 44GS SLGH013, featuring the elegant 40mm ‘Ever-Brilliant Steel’ case, giving it an exclusive white hue to the corrosion-resistant steel. Taking inspiration from their 1967 44GS, they incorporated elements from the distinctive design philosophy. Expertly polished for an exquisite finish, the subtle curve of the drilled lugs sits perfectly on the wrist. The lug-to-lug length of 47mm and a case thickness of 11.5mm ensure a comfortable fit. A brushed chamfer edge flows around the case, and polished surfaces transition with crisp lines. On the right side, a signed, deeply knurled crown. The stepped polished smooth bezel holds a box-shaped sapphire crystal AR coated on the inside above a stunning textured silvery-blue toned dial that resembles the distinctive melting Snowscape of Mount Iwate of northern Japan near their Grand Seiko studio, an outer minute track surrounds applied faceted indexes marking the hours featuring chamfered edges Zaratsu hand polished which shimmer in the light as you rotate your wrist, at 3 o’clock a framed date window, elegant dauphine hands are Zaratsu polished with razor edges complemented by a blue sweeping second hand, at 12 o’clock we have the applied “GS” and “Grand Seiko” underneath, at 6 o’clock “High-Beat 36000” “80-Hours” completes this incredible inspired by nature dress watch. On the reverse, a screw-down exhibition case back, inside an automatic Grand Seiko Cal. 9SA5, 47 jewels, beating at 36,000 beats per hour. Developed at their Grand Seiko Studio in Shizukuishi, fitted with a skeletonised rotor, dual impulse escapement, and twin barrels that deliver more power, the movement has been adjusted to six positions and temperatures at the factory, and finished with attractive Cotes de Geneve decoration, the movement has been developed with Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Technology where precise components are produced using advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The watch comes paired with its Grand Seiko 19mm, 5-link Ever-Brilliant Steel bracelet, expertly brushed and polished with a push-button release folding clasp and the watch comes with its Grand Seiko presentation box and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Grand Seiko box, swing tag & Grand Seiko paperwork. The watch comes paired with its original Grand Seiko 19mm, 5-link ‘Ever-Brilliant Steel’ bracelet, expertly brushed and polished with a push-button release folding clasp, all links included. The watch is from April 2024 and is sold in worn condition; however, as you can see from the photos, the watch is in excellent overall condition. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

There is no denying that Grand Seiko produce some of the best dials in their price point, and always with a great story and connection to nature. This incredible Grand Seiko Heritage ‘Snowscape’ Hi-Beat 44GS 40mm SLGH013 features a stunning textured silvery-blue-toned dial that resembles the distinctive melting Snowscape of Mount Iwate of northern Japan near their Grand Seiko studio. I would not hesitate to add this gem to your collection today!

Reference : SLGH013
Movement : Automatic Grand Seiko Cal. 9SA5
Age : April 2024
Year : 2024
Case Size : 40mm
Case Thickness : 11.5mm
Lug to Lug : 47mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

The first Grand Seiko debuted in Tokyo in 1960; the reference 3180 was made by Suwa Seikosha. Rather than sending its 25 Jewels Chronometer movement to the Swiss to be tested, Seiko decided to do the testing themselves; the European Chronometer Official Association believed that a chronometer-rated watch had to be independently tested to be awarded that designation. Seiko watches were not independently tested, so they could not be chronometers. The ECOA did what irritated watchmakers did; they wrote a stern letter to Seiko requesting that the designation of Chronometer on Grand and King Seiko watches stop. Seiko obliged and ceased using the "Chronometer" on their watches. In response, the Japanese Chronometer Authorisation Association was started in 1968 as an independent group to test timepieces to chronometer standards; the Association was short-lived: due to the rise of quartz watches, it closed in 1983. Today, Grand Seiko movements are tested over 17 days in 6 positions compared to COSC testing over 15 days in 5 positions. In 1985, Suwa Seikosha became Seiko Epson Corporation; in 2017, Seiko announced that Grand Seiko would become an independent brand.