Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive Limited Edition 'Lake Suwa'

Grand Seiko is the darling of contemporary watch collectors today, and taking even a cursory glance at the design specs — or better yet, an example in the metal — it’s easy to see why. The artisanal talent that goes into the design and manufacturing process of a GS dial alone is simply stunning. Depending on the angle, the color and composition of a textured Grand Seiko face will look completely different. They’re truly works of art steeped in Japanese tradition. This particular GS, a Reference SLGA007 ‘Lake Suwa,’ celebrates the Seiko company’s 140th anniversary in the form of a special limited edition. Housed in a 40mm stainless steel case with ‘holey’ lugs, a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and a polished bezel, it features a mesmerizing, navy blue ‘Lake Suwa’ dial with applied stainless steel indices and a matching handset, a yellow gold seconds hand, and a date window at 3 o’clock.  Powering the SLGA007 — whose dial takes inspiration from the waters of Lake Suwa, near to where the watch was manufactured — is Grand Seiko’s innovative Spring Drive Caliber 9RA2 movement with 5 days of power reserve. In excellent condition throughout, it comes paired to a stainless steel multi-link bracelet with a steel and push-button deployant clasp with a yellow gold medallion, and even ships with its factory goodies. There’s a reason why collectors are flocking to Grand Seiko’s designs. Get this piece on your wrist today to see what all the fuss is about!