Grand Seiko 'Suwa Lake' Titanium Spring Drive 40mm Mens Watch SLGA019

Introducing a high intensity titanium timepiece from the Suwa lake design series watches inspired by the natural beauty near to the Grand Seiko Shinshu studio where Spring Drive watches are created. The Grand Seiko watchmakers pride in their surroundings is regularly represented in their designs from engineering watch movements which emulate the smooth motion of time passing, to creating dials reflecting the beauty of Japanese nature. The dial pattern reflects the gentle ripples of the peaceful Suwa lake and this serenity belies its innovative accuracy inside, featuring the new Spring Drive movement, 20 years on from its 1999 launch, now in a lighter weight edition, crafted from high intensity titanium. This timepiece is within the Evolution 9 Collection; watches created with a contemporary design format based on the recognisable 1967 44GS Grand Seiko Style. This new grammar of design takes the brands ideals of beauty, legibility and wearability to new levels with nine design elements, based around the three design principles: Firstly an evolution in aesthetics the design expresses infinite gradations between light and shadow achieved with polished surfaces. Secondly an evolution in legibility the powerful hands and grooved, prominent markers ensure excellent legibility. Thirdly an evolution in comfort curved lugs; the crown guard to reduce damage, and the improved crown shape ensures an easier grip.