SEIKO – Grand Seiko Spring Drive Anniversary Edition

SEIKO – Grand Seiko SPORT Spring Drive GMT 20th & NISSAN GT-R 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

20 years of Spring Drive and 50 years of the 

NISSAN GT-R are celebrated in a limited edition Grand Seiko watch.

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A new creation in the Grand Seiko sport collection pays homage to an emblematic Japanese classic, the NISSAN GT-R which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a very special edition. This Grand Seiko watch is at the leading edge of sports technology, with its Spring Drive chronograph caliber and a ceramic case. It will be available in June at selected Grand Seiko and Seiko Boutiques, and selected retail partners across the world.

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Introduced in 1969, the Skyline 2000 GT-R was the first in this celebrated series. Since then, the GT-R has earned its place in sports car history as setting the absolute standard in performance and has continuously showcased NISSAN’s passion for, and mastery of, car making. Cutting edge technology combined with Japanese craftsmanship makes possible the precision and high performance of each generation of these remarkable sports cars.

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Nissan - Skyline 2000 GT-R Sedan (1969–1970)
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Since its birth in 1960, Grand Seiko has also set the very highest standards in the essentials of watchmaking, accuracy, durability and legibility, thanks to the skills and experience of its Japanese watchmakers and craftsmen. The unique Spring Drive technology was launched 20 years ago this year.

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Both Grand Seiko and the NISSAN GT-R are determined to deliver the best in performance and this shared commitment to perfection is made strikingly clear in this collaborative and commemorative timepiece.

Bayside blue meets Grand Seiko blue

The NISSAN GT-R 50th Anniversary model pays homage to the race-car version of the Skyline 2000 GT-R, and is available until the end of March 2020. The watch design takes inspiration from the GT-R’s iconic blue color, known to car enthusiasts as "Bayside blue", which is reflected in the blue of the ceramic outer case. This ceramic and the inner case made by light high-intensity titanium protects the watch from scratches while fitting comfortably on the wrist and delivers 10 bar water resistance.

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The NISSAN racing livery with its distinctive white stripe is reflected in the white crocodile strap and the silver white color of the dial, creating a perfect aesthetic harmony with the blue of its ceramic case.

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The Spring Drive movement can be seen through the sapphire crystal case back and the GT-R anniversary emblem in 18K yellow gold is set into the oscillating weight to symbolize the watch’s enhanced accuracy level of ±0.5 seconds per day. The stopwatch measures elapsed time for up to twelve hours and is the perfect caliber with which to celebrate the twin anniversaries of Spring Drive and the NISSAN GT-R.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection SPORT

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Model: Spring Drive 20th & NISSAN GT-R 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

Ref: SBGC229

Movement
Mechanical thin dress series - Spring Drive Chronograph GMT
Caliber 9R96
    Driving system: Automatic
    Power reserve: 72 hours
    Accuracy: ±0.5 seconds per day (±10 seconds per month)
    Power reserve indicator
    GMT hand, Chronograph up to 12 hours
    Hour hand adjusted independently
    Number of jewels: 50
Specifications
    High-intensity titanium and ceramic case
    High definition dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
    See-through screw case back, Screw-down crown
    Water resistance: 10 bar
    Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
    Diameter: 46.4mm, Thickness: 16.2mm
    Crocodile strap with three fold clasp with push button release

    Approximate recommended retail prices in Europe: €21,600
    Limited edition of 200


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VACHERON CONSTANTIN – TRADITIONNELLE Quartz

VACHERON CONSTANTIN – TRADITIONNELLE Quartz Diamond-set Bezel Gold 33 mm Limited Edition


Counting off time with purity and elegance: such is the calling of this new eminently feminine piece by Vacheron Constantin. To enhance this watchmaking classicism inherited from more than 260 years of uninterrupted history, the Geneva-based Manufacture unveils a watch graced with delightful powder blue shades.

• 50-piece limited edition dedicated to China
•  Light blue mother-of-pearl dial, 18K 5N pink gold case set with 64 round-cut diamonds on the bezel

•  Spotlight on the marvels of China, a country with which the Geneva-based Maison has been cultivating a close relationship since 1845

Nothing is too much when it comes to pampering those we cherish. For Vacheron Constantin, such is the case for Chinese connoisseurs with whom the oldest Manufacture in uninterrupted activity for more than 260 years nurtures a very special relationship. It was after the Treaty of Nanking in 1842 that the Maison began receiving extremely positive signals from China. The Manufacture was already known for the creation of "Chinese" watches, richly decorated and available in pairs, which were both reliable and accurate because they were designed to withstand humid climates. It therefore increased trade with a country capable of appreciating the quality of its timepieces, its technical heritage and its mastery of ornamentation.

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Among Vacheron Constantin's collections, Traditionnelle is the one that perpetuates the elegant and refined style of the Maison while remaining true to its technical vocation as a watchmaker. These timepieces thus pay tribute to the history of a Manufacture that has established itself in the field of Grand Complications with watches featuring an assertive and perfectly mastered classicism. Round cases, fine lines, subtly harmonious displays and high-quality finishing are just some of the characteristics of this collection recalling the finest hours of Geneva's Haute Horlogerie.

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The new Traditionnelle Quartz timepiece is perfectly in tune with this spirit, faithful to the origins of Vacheron Constantin and designed for Chinese women enamoured of beautifully crafted watches that are both understated and distinguished. Issued in a 50-piece limited series, it asserts its style in subtle shades of blue: from the dainty powder blue of its mother-of-pearl dial to the light blue of its Mississippiensis alligator leather strap with 18K 5N pink gold buckle.

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By contrast, the 64 round-cut diamonds (approx. 0.32 ct) finely set on the bezel make the 18K 5N pink gold case the guardian of a fleeting and wonderful vision of time. Water-resistant to 30 metres with a solid gold caseback, this Traditionnelle Quartz watch is equipped with a quartz hours and minutes movement delivering precision and reliability in all circumstances.
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Technical Specifications

Model: TRADITIONNELLE Quartz

REFERENCE 25558/000R-B628

CALIBRE 1202
Quartz
13.0 x 15.7 mm (5¾’’’ x6¾’’’) diameter, 2.1 mm thick
32,768 Hz
33 components
4 jewels
INDICATIONS Hours, minutes
CASE
18K 5N pink gold
30 mm diameter, 6.73 mm thick
Diamond-set bezel (💎64 round-cut diamonds, approx. 0.32 ct)
18K 5N pink gold solid caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
DIAL 
Light blue mother-of-pearl
18K 5N pink gold applied hour-markers
STRAP 
Light blue Mississippiensis alligator leather strap with calf inner shell, stitched-tip, square scales
BUCKLE 
18K 5N pink gold pin buckle
Polished half Maltese cross-shaped

Limitation:
Limited edition of 50 pieces, individually numbered


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P.O. Box 95
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