Grand Seiko adds two watches to its ‘snowflake’ series of watches known for their particularly rich white-patterned dial inspired by the pristine snow-covered landscapes of Shinshu, Japan.
The two new quartz-powered references, SBGX355 and STGF385, present the eye-catching dial pattern in different sizes and within different case materials. 
One model (SBGX355, above) features a mid-sized (37mm) titanium case and bracelet while the second model (below) measures 28.9mm in diameter and features a stainless steel case, a diamond-set bezel and a steel bracelet.
On the larger model, a dual-curved sapphire crystal protects the crisp white dial. Inside Grand Seiko fits its superb quartz Caliber 9F62 that operates with an accuracy of ±10 seconds per year.
The smaller model, STGF385, is a more luxurious with a bezel set with 44 diamonds.
This is a fairly thin watch, measuring 8.8mm from top to back, and its subtle gem-set accent only enhances the snowflake dial, echoing ice atop a new snowfall. Grand Seiko’s quartz Caliber 4J52 powers the hands.
Prices: $3,800 (SBGX355) and $5,500 (STGF385).
Specifications:
Grand Seiko SBGX355
- Case Material : High-intensity Titanium
- Case Diameter : 37mm
- Case Thickness : 10mm
- Case Length : 44.6mm
- Lug Width : 19mm
- Dial Color : White
- Crown : Push Crown
- Strap/Bracelet : High-intensity Titanium w. three-fold clasp
- Crystal : Dual Curve Sapphire
- Caseback : High-intensity Titanium
- Caliber : 9F62
- Type : Quartz
- Power Source : Battery
- Jewels : 9
- Accuracy : ± 10 seconds per year
- Duration : 3 Year Battery
- Features : Time, Date
- Water Resistance : 100m
- Magnetic Resistance : 4,800 A/m
Price: $3,800.
Grand Seiko STGF385
- Case Material : Stainless Steel w/ 44 diamonds (0.39 carat) on bezel
- Case Diameter : 28.9mm
- Case Thickness : 8.8mm
- Case Length : 35.4mm
- Lug Width : 14mm
- Dial Color : White
- Crown : Push Crown
- Strap/Bracelet : Stainless Steel w. three-fold clasp
- Crystal : Dual Curve Sapphire
- Caseback : Stainless Steel
- Caliber : 4J52
- Type : Quartz
- Power Source : Battery
- Jewels : 7
- Accuracy : ±10 seconds per year
- Duration : 3 Year Battery
- Features : Time, Date
- Water Resistance : 100m
- Magnetic Resistance : 4,800 A/m
- Price: $5,500.
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