The 44GS case is my personal all-time favorite design from Grand Seiko. Combine that with a GMT from the SBGJ family and my favorite mechanical Hi-Beat movement, and that alone would already win me over.
But just look at this dial.
‘Fuji-iro’ is a traditional Japanese shade of wisteria purple. The delicate radial texture of the dial evokes wisteria blossoms swaying gently in the breeze. To me, it is quite simply one of the finest Grand Seiko dials ever created.
Framing the dial is the iconic 44GS case silhouette, whose lineage dates back to 1967. Razor-sharp ridges, wide Zaratsu mirror-polished planes, and dramatic interplay of light and shadow showcase everything we love about Grand Seiko.
Crafted from corrosion-resistant Ever-Brilliant Steel, this reference was produced in a strict limited edition of only 180 pieces for the Asia-Pacific market.
Inside beats the in-house mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 GMT Calibre 9S86, oscillating at 5 Hz (36,000 vph) with true traveller’s GMT functionality and approximately 55 hours of power reserve.
Complete set of boxes and papers from 2024, including the original purple leather strap with deployant clasp.
Condition: Like new.
