Heritage Collection 'Shōji'

Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Hi-Beat 'Shōji' Limited Edition SBGJ255

'Limited Edition 55th Anniversary on 1.200 pcs'

Grand Seiko celebrates the 55th anniversary of its famous design language, known as the Grand Seiko Style. This particular style came to life in 1967 with the introduction of the 44GS case. This celebration calls for a limited edition from the Japanese manufacturer. Meet the Grand Seiko SBGJ255, the latest Hi-Beat GMT addition to the brand’s Heritage Collection.

The Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ255 has a 40mm diameter high-intensity titaniumcase with the typical Zaratsu-polished surfaces. It’s sometimes referred to as a 44GS case, but in fact, it is not identical to the original 1967 44GS case. Therefore, it is better to refer to it as a 44GS-style case.

The dial is inspired by shōji, a moveable paper screen that is placed where it can diffuse light to maximum artistic effect.Inside the SBGJ255 is Grand Seiko’s 9S86 movement. It’s a hi-beat caliber with a real GMT function, meaning you independently set the hour hand to the local time zone. The GMT hand will just rotate accordingly when you set the time (minutes, hours, etc). It is a beautiful movement, ticking at 36,000vph, showing you a smoothly gliding seconds hand on the dial.

For this limited edition of 1.200 piueces the rotor has received a special decoration. The oscillating weight received a special treatment to get this gold tone. It’s an anodic oxidation process that results in the metal getting an oxide film.