Grand Seiko X Watches Of Switzerland ‘Toge’ Particular Version SBGM241 Makes use of Augmented Actuality

Just introduced by Grand Seiko is a collaboration with retailer The Watches of Switzerland Group to launch the “Toge” Particular Version SBGM241 GMT watch in a inexperienced and gold dial. Along with the watch, the 2 are additionally introducing an Augmented Actuality expertise on Instagram @GrandSeikoUSA as a manner for folks to get extra of a really feel for the watch with out bodily stepping foot right into a WoS location, because of the present social distancing mandates.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Model: Grand Seiko X Watches of Switzerland
Mannequin: “Toge” Particular Version SBGM241
Dimensions: 39.5mm-wide, 13.7mm-thick
Water Resistance: 30M
Case Materials: metal
Crystal/Lens: AR-coated sapphire
Motion: 9S66
Energy Reserve: 72 hours
Strap/Bracelet: Crocodile leather-based
Worth & Availability: $5,200

The Grand Seiko SBGM221 is sort of a preferred watch and a solid-value GMT at round $four,600 (it’s a little chunky, although, and water resistance could possibly be higher), and this “Toge” dial particular version has the best-looking dial from the gathering based mostly on images. A hybrid of the Mount Iwate dial and British racing inexperienced, the brand new dial is meant as a tribute to the roots of those two manufacturers and the consequence appears to be like implausible. The feel of the Mount Iwate dial is at all times lovely, and this colorway is such a pure match.

“Toge” in Japanese refers to a mountain cross and is meant to evoke a drive by means of the ridges of Mount Iwate. C’mon, it’s Grand Seiko — you knew an on a regular basis “inexperienced” dial wasn’t going to chop it.

The perfect collaborations are those who would appear like an incredible watch in the event that they have been common manufacturing, and the Toge Particular Version SBGM241 is a mirrored image of excellent style on the a part of Grand Seiko, in addition to Watches of Switzerland. So far as I can inform, there isn’t a co-branding on the watch itself (as was largely the case with the Spring Drive GMT SBGE249 with Timeless Luxurious Watches from final 12 months), which demonstrates confidence within the remaining product, in addition to the connection between the 2.

The Grand Seiko “Toge” Particular Version SBGM241 is priced at $5,200 and will probably be accessible in July of this 12 months at Watches of Switzerland, in addition to choose Mayors boutique areas. You may be taught extra at grand-seiko.com and watchesofswitzerland.com.