Grand Seiko 'Tokyo Lion' Spring Drive 44.5mm Mens Watch SBGA481

This timepiece draws inspiration from the association of Grand Seiko with the lion which has been the symbol of Grand Seiko since its beginnings. The lion mark evolved with the first Grand Seiko in 1960 as a reflection of the ambitions of its Japanese watchmakers. They defined their goal as making the king of watches a watch which was as precise, durable and beautiful as possible. Just as the lion is seen as the king of the jungle, they wanted their timepiece to be king of the watchmaking world. The pattern on the dial represents the texture of the lions mane, whilst the statement angled case embodies intense strength and dignity. The claw-shaped lugs are angled inwards to represent the lions paw and ensure a comfortable fit on the wrist. The SBGA481G is powered by the brands iconic, exclusive Spring Drive movement, one of the most significant developments in recent watchmaking which took 28 years to develop. With a superior level of precision, Spring Drive generates energy with a mainspring combined with an electronic regulator, never requiring a battery change. In a Spring Drive watch, the second hand moves in a perfect glide motion, designed to represent the natural continuous flow of time itself. It has a 72-hour power reserve, and a power reserve indicator on the bottom left of the dial.