Grand Seiko personified the beauty and charm of the four seasons through a series of timepieces befittingly named - Seasons - in a U.S.-exclusive edition released in 2019. Each timepiece, kitted with a unique and compelling dial, was a testament to the house's creative watchmaking genius. This reference SBGH273G is a version that dreams up a moonlit sky of an autumn night on its dial, enveloped in a dark hue shade and a subtle texture that adds a discrete visual depth.
The design of the watch takes after the 62GS, the first automatic timepiece by Grand Seiko, released in 1967. The most distinctive element of this watch was its bezel-less case with the sapphire crystal sitting directly atop it. A similar design can be seen in this reference, rendered in steel and marked by the signature Zaratsu polishing. The placement of the crown deviates from the 62GS model that parked it at four o'clock, while this reference flaunts it at three. Similarly, a few other modern nuances give this autumn watch a contemporary look.