In order to celebrate 55th anniversary of Grand Seiko, Replica Seiko unveiled a limited edition watch which called the Replica Grand Seiko 55th Anniversary Spring Drive Chronograph Limited Edition. The watch just limiteds to 400 pieces. Grand Seiko’s signature color is a deep blue which sets the tone for this Limited Edition. The chronograph hands are in gold tone, creating a strong and elegant contrast with the blue dial and giving high legibility to the stopwatch function.
This is actually the first Grand Seiko watch to utilize a ceramic bezel. The deep black ceramic around the bezel provides the see a crisp and delicate appearance. Ceramic is seven occasions harder around the Vickers Scale and 25% lighter than stainless, and scratch resistant. Its surface is specifically polished towards the greatest possible level to produce a lengthy-lasting and super-flat mirror finish.
This Limited Edition houses the unique Spring Drive movement, specially tuned for enhanced accuracy. A lion emblem in 18K yellow gold graces the oscillating weight to symbolize the enhanced accuracy. The crystal oscillators are selected individually with time and care, realizing an accuracy of +/- 0.5 seconds a day.