{"product_id":"grand-seiko-ryusendo-whirlpool-le-of-300","title":"Grand Seiko \"Ryusendo\" Whirlpool - LE of 300","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Seiko SBGK015 “Ryusendo \/ 龍泉洞” (Limited Edition of 300 Pieces)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Grand Seiko SBGK015 “Ryusendo” is a limited edition of only 300 pieces released in 2022 as part of Grand Seiko’s Elegance Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts defining feature is its mesmerizing blue textured dial, inspired by the waters of Ryusendo Cave in Iwate Prefecture. The dial captures the shifting blue hues and sense of depth associated with the cave’s famously clear underground lakes, changing dramatically as it interacts with different lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe asymmetric dial layout places a running seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock and a power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock, giving the SBGK015 an immediately recognizable appearance while maintaining the refinement expected of the Elegance Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyusendo Cave is located in Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture, the same prefecture in which Grand Seiko’s mechanical watches are produced at Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SBGK015 draws its inspiration specifically from the mysterious blue waters found deep within the cave. Grand Seiko translated this natural scenery into an intricately textured blue dial whose appearance shifts from brighter aquatic blues to considerably deeper shades depending on the angle and intensity of the surrounding light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2022 and limited to only 300 examples, the SBGK015 combines this distinctly Japanese inspiration with one of Grand Seiko’s more traditional manually wound mechanical movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications and Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: Excellent Condition\u003cbr\u003eCase: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eCrystal: Clean\u003cbr\u003eDial: Clean\u003cbr\u003eMovement: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Original Grand Seiko Crocodile Leather Strap\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition: 300 Pieces Worldwide\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e39mm Case Diameter\u003cbr\u003e11.6mm Thickness\u003cbr\u003e19mm Lug Width\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextured Ryusendo-Inspired Blue Dial\u003cbr\u003eDial Inspired by the Underground Waters of Ryusendo Cave\u003cbr\u003eRunning Seconds Sub-Dial at 9 o’clock\u003cbr\u003ePower Reserve Indicator at 3 o’clock\u003cbr\u003eApplied and Highly Faceted Hour Markers\u003cbr\u003eZaratsu-Polished Case Surfaces\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SBGK015 is unmistakably a dress watch, with its 39mm diameter and slim profile allowing it to sit elegantly on the wrist and slip beneath a cuff with ease. Its restrained dimensions are complemented by an unusually expressive dial, creating a watch that can appear subtle from a distance yet remarkably intricate when viewed closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe almost hypnotic Ryusendo dial is undoubtedly the centerpiece. Its shifting shades of blue, combined with the balanced running-seconds and power-reserve displays, give the SBGK015 a character unlike Grand Seiko’s conventional three-hand models. With only 300 examples produced, it is also one of the rarer executions of Grand Seiko’s manually wound Elegance Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JDM Horologist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50980824613107,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4984\/1907\/files\/wts-grand-seiko-ryusendo-whirlpool-le-of-300-like-new-v0-rgdy7sv65r9g1.webp?v=1788680347","url":"https:\/\/jdmhorologist.net\/products\/grand-seiko-ryusendo-whirlpool-le-of-300","provider":"JDM Horologist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}