Grand Seiko limited edition watches with nature-inspired designs spotted

Grand Seiko released four limited edition nature-inspired watches in Japan. These analog timepieces were recently spotted by Reddit user Plus9Time, having been unveiled at an event in Tokyo. They are rumored to have sold out in this region.

The first watch is the SBGW324, a rose gold and black/dark gray timepiece said to have been inspired by a sunset at Mount Iwate in the North of Japan. It has a patterned dial featuring rose gold indexes and hands. This is set in the brand’s 44GS case, which measures 36.5 x 11.7 x 42.7 mm (~1.44 x 0.46 x 1.68 inches), and is powered by a 9S64 automatic caliber. Only 20 units of this watch, which has a black leather strap, were made.

The second timepiece is the SLGA034; inspired by the Hiraide Spring in Shiojiri City, it has a green dial with a water-like texture. This model features a two-toned casing, with a rose gold bezel and a silver tone stainless steel strap and matching strap. Again using the 44GS case shape, it measures 40.0 x 12.1 x 47.4 mm (~1.57 x 0.48 x 1.87 inches), though it is powered by the Spring Drive 5 Days caliber 9RA2. Citizen has manufactured 100 of these watches.

Next up is the SLGA037, another Spring Drive 5 Days watch with a 9RA5 caliber. This timepiece has a purple dial with a wave texture, mimicking the Pacific Ocean at twilight. It has a black rotating bezel and a larger titanium casing measuring 43.8 x 13.8 x 51.5 mm (~1.72 x 0.54 x 2.03 inches), with a metal strap. There are 60 units of this watch in Japan.

The final analog timepiece is the SLGW008, inspired by a birch forest, with a light gold colored metal dial. This is surrounded by a rose gold bezel and silver tone steel casing, measuring 38.6 x 9.95 x 45 mm (~1.52 x 0.39 x 1.77 inches). This watch is powered by a manual-winding mechanical caliber 9SA4, with an 80-hour power reserve. Only 100 pieces of this watch, another leather strap model, have been produced.

According to the Reddit user Plus9Time, these four watches may have already sold out in Japan. They appear to be exclusive to this market, with no plans to launch the products in other countries like the US. As an indication of their retail price, the SLGA034 is said to cost ¥1,700,000 (~$10,820).