Grand Seiko SBGA427 Soko SS Silver Dial 2025

A standout in the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection, the SBGA427 “Soko” is a U.S. Special Edition released circa early 2020s that artfully celebrates the advent of frost upon Kyoto’s bamboo groves. Rendered in stainless steel with a beautifully textured light silver dial topped by a brushed vertical motif, this model is enlivened by subtle green accents on the seconds hand and power‑reserve indicator. Housed in a compact 39mm Zaratsu‑polished case measuring approximately 12.3mm thick, it is powered by the esteemed Spring Drive Caliber 9R65, a hand‑assembled movement boasting a smooth seconds sweep, a robust 72‑hour reserve, and stellar accuracy to within ±1 second per day. Its exhibition caseback reveals the movement’s refined finish and craftsmanship from the Shinshu Watch Studio, an element collectors particularly prize. This piece conveys both Grand Seiko’s innovative Spring Drive legacy and understated elegance, rendered in a rare U.S. boutique expression that resonates with enthusiasts who appreciate technical refinement and seasonal inspiration embodied in watchmaking. Like New with Grand Seiko box and papers dated 2025.