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Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive Limited Edition (Ref. SBGY009), 2022

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.

Maker / attribution: Grand Seiko (maker)
Date: 2022
Historical period: Contemporary Horology (2010 – Present)
Country of origin: Japan
Object type: Wristwatch
Dimensions: Case 40 mm
Dealer: Huntington Company (dealer)
Stock no.: Product 7957614100663
Credit line: Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 7957614100663)
Catalogue title (original): 2022 Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive Limited Edition (Ref. SBGY009) (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 7957614100663), this is a wristwatch by Grand Seiko, made in Japan, dated 2022. The Atlas places it in the Contemporary Horology period (2010 – Present) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 40 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Huntington Company

Worth The Read Grand Seiko's goal with the SBGY009 - The Grand Seiko Spring Drive SBGY009 watch features a deep blue dial that captures the beauty of the full moon in the night sky above the Shinshu mountains. The sunray pattern captures the light at every angle, resembling the gentle sparkle of the moon. The signature glide motion seconds hand is gold, capturing the grandeur of the night sky. The minute and seconds hands are curved by hand, enhancing legibility. The watch is presented on a dark blue strap, harmonizing with the dial's rich tone. Powered by the manual-winding Spring Drive Caliber 9R31 movement, the watch features a Dual-Spring Barrel with two mainsprings set in parallel, delivering a 72-hour power reserve. The slim construction of the case and box-shaped sapphire crystal allow for a slim and classical design that captures the spirit of the original 44GS. The watch is offered in a limited edition of 1,500, with each serial number and the words 'Limited Edition' engraved on the case back. Specifications Reference: SBGY009 Model: Seiko Heritage Spring Drive Movement: Automatic Contents: Complete Set Case: The case is 40mm and unpolished with little signs of wear. Dial: The dial features an aggressive sunburst design with a very deep blue color. As with many Grand Seikos, a dial like this needs to be handled in person. Strap & Buckle: The original Grand Seiko strap and buckle.

Historical context

Contemporary Horology (2010 – Present)

Silicon components, connected watches, optical-lattice research clocks and a thriving independent scene.

Smartwatches became the world's best-selling watches, while mechanical watchmaking focuses on craft, innovation (silicon components, new escapements) and independent makers.

Read the period in the timeline More wristwatches from this period Earlier: Mechanical Renaissance

Atlas type guide

Quartz, digital and electronic watches

Electronic watches arrived in three steps. The Hamilton Electric 500 (1957) was the first battery-powered wristwatch, still with a balance; Bulova's Accutron (1960) used a tuning fork. On 25 December 1969 Seiko released the Astron 35SQ, the first quartz wristwatch, closely followed by the Swiss Beta 21 group. In 1972 Hamilton's Pulsar introduced the LED digital watch, and LCD displays soon made digital watches cheap.

The 'Quartz Crisis' that followed devastated the Swiss mechanical industry, which lost two-thirds of its workforce between 1970 and 1984 before recovering with the Swatch (1983) and the luxury mechanical revival. Solar, radio-controlled, kinetic and connected smartwatches continue the electronic line.

What to look for

Battery hatch in the case back and calibre markings with 'Quartz' or a crystal frequency.
Display technology: LED (red, push-button) versus LCD (always-on).
Tuning-fork hum and a smoothly sweeping seconds hand on Accutrons.
Model and reference numbers, often printed on the back.

Dating clues

Electric balance watches: from 1957.
Tuning-fork watches: 1960–c. 1977.
Quartz analogue: from December 1969; LED digital: 1972–c. 1978; LCD from 1973.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

Mechanisms mentioned

Mainspring — Component
Self-winding (automatic) mechanism — Component
Power reserve indicator — Complication

Record completeness

Maker or attributionRecorded
DateRecorded
Place or countryRecorded
MaterialsNot in source
DimensionsRecorded
Narrative descriptionRecorded
Inscriptions / marksNot in source
ProvenanceNot in source
Several photographsRecorded

Editorial status: Documented — facts as published by the source; not independently verified by Atlas editors.

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Sources & image rights

Record source: Huntington Company (dealer) (opens another website in a new tab).

Image rights: © Huntington Company — dealer photographs; permission required (opens another website in a new tab).

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Cite this record

"Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive Limited Edition (Ref. SBGY009), 2022." Huntington Company (dealer), Product 7957614100663. Catalogue record in The Horology Atlas, WatchMuseum.org, https://atlas.watchmuseum.org/museum/grand-seiko-heritage-spring-drive-limited-edition-ref-sbgy009-2022-20d613.