A new manual-winding caliber. A new slim profile. An Urushi dial. The Grand Seiko Elegance Collection sets a new course.
Caliber 9S63 is a significant addition to the ever growing Grand Seiko family of movements. It has been eight years since the last manual-winding mechanical caliber in Grand Seiko and it has been worth the wait.
The dial showcases a form of Japanese craftsmanship, Urushi lacquer. The dial is made from long lasting Urushi that comes from trees grown in and around the town of Joboji that lies under Mt. Iwate, the mountain that dominates the skyline above the Shizukuishi Watch Studio. The black dial uses the lacquer mixed with iron to give it its distinctive deep jet black color.
Limited edition of 150 pcs
CASE
Case Material: 18K Rose Gold
Case Diameter: 39mm
Case Thickness: 11.6mm
Case Lengh: 44.0mm
Lug Width: 19mm
Crown: Screw-Down Crow
Strap/Bracelet: Crocodile Leather Strap, 18K rose gold clasp
Crystal: Dual-curved Sapphire Crystal
Glass Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Caseback: See-through & Screw case back
Special: Limited Edition
MOVEMENT
Caliber : 9S63
Power Source : Manual Winding
Jewels : 33
Accuracy : 5 to -3 seconds per day (when static)
- Mean daily rate is a mean value of daily rates in a condition where the movement before assembly in a case is measured in six positions in a fixed manner under artificially controlled environment for 12 days.
Duration : 72 Hours
Normal Usage Accuracy: 10 to -1 seconds per day
FUNCTIONS
Features : Time, Power Reserve Indicator, Small Seconds
Water Resistance : Splash Resistant
Magnetic Resistance : 4,800 A/m
FEATURES
The hour markers and the ‘’GS’’ letters are decorated with the traditional Maki-e technique by Urushi master Isshu Tamura in his studio in Kanazawa on the west coast of Japan’s main island. Through the application of layer after layer of lacquer, these markers are given a three dimensional profile and a delicate yet strong presence on the dial. Tamura then applies the powder, either 24k gold or platinum, and then polishes them by hand using his own special tools to give Maki-e its delicately shimmering appearance. These processes require great dexterity as it is very challenging to give every marker the same depth, especially on a curved surface.
Caliber 9S63 offers a small seconds hand at the nine o’clock position and a power reserve indicator at three o’clock. Caliber 9S63 has a power reserve of 72 hours and delivers an accuracy rate of 5 to -3 seconds a day.
LIMITED EDITION on the case back
REF: SBGK004
