Grand Seiko Elegance Collection Slim Watch with Pale Blue Dial, 40mm

Item # WGSS2411

A Spring Drive model with a classic case and blue Snowflake dial.

The unique dial pattern is inspired by the wind-swept snow in the mountains of Shinshu. This texture is commonly known as the "Snowflake" and has gained popularity from around the world. To emphasize the delicate dial, it is treated with a subtle blue coloring. A classic mechanism with a detailed focus, Spring Drive enables high precision equal to that of a quartz watch while using a mainspring used in a mechanical watch as a power source. The maximum winding duration is 72 hours. The movement of the blue steel second hand glides across the snow blue dial.

To wear a Grand Seiko watch is to enjoy an ever-changing visual treat. At every different angle, the dial offers a new surprise. Sometimes the delicate fan-shaped power reserve indicator catches the eye while, at others, it is the way that the light reflects brilliantly off the razor-sharp edges of the indexes that demands your attention. And all the time, light and shadow interact to allow the different color shades to create a symphony in blue. Some call this watch the "Skyflake" because of the way the dial's snow-textured surface reflects the blue of the winter sun.

At first glance, the shape of this Spring Drive watch is reassuringly traditional with its classic, contoured lines and yet. Look more closely and a contemporary note becomes evident, thanks to the sharply cut, triangular outline to the lugs and the striking combination of mirror and hairline finishes. The Zaratsu polished surfaces are distortion-free and sharply edged to further heighten the modern feel. And then the eye rests on the deeply textured "Snowflake" dial. A true original.

Stainless steel exterior with see-through case back with six screws. Glass material is box shaped sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on inner surface. Case diameter measures 44.2mm, lug-to-lug is 48.5mm and has a thickness of 12.8mm. Crocodile leather band measures 19mm in width and is secured with a three-fold clasp with push button release.

Grand Seiko Reference: SBGA407