Grand Seiko has officially made available its Masterpiece 8-Day Jewelry Watch SBGD228 ‘Red Lion,’ a highly embellished timepiece featuring a substantial 18k rose gold case and extensive gem-setting. This watch, powered by the hand-wound Spring Drive Calibre 9R01, showcases Grand Seiko's Micro Artist Studio craftsmanship and is limited to a mere eight pieces worldwide.
- Limited to 8 pieces worldwide
- Price: £250,000 / €290,000
- Available now
The watch is adorned with 267 diamonds in various cuts, with 26 garnets serving as hour indices.
The dial features a 'wine-red' mother-of-pearl center.
It comes with both a red crocodile leather strap and a special KYOTO Leather strap, crafted using traditional Japanese techniques.
The hand-wound Calibre 9R01 is made in Grand Seiko's Micro Artist Studio and has an accuracy rating of +/- 0.5 seconds per day.
The power reserve is supplied by three sequential barrels, and a power reserve indicator is located on the caseback.
The caseback is largely composed of a solid bridge designed for enhanced shock resistance to the regulator.