{"product_id":"grand-seiko-sba431-snowflake-limited-edition-of-222","title":"Grand Seiko SBA431 Snowflake - Limited Edition of 222","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Seiko SBGA431 “白虎 \/ White Tiger” (Limited Edition of 181 Pieces)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Grand Seiko SBGA431 is an exceptionally rare variation of the celebrated Snowflake, released in 2020 as a limited edition of only 181 pieces. Nicknamed “白虎” (Byakko \/ White Tiger), the watch combines Grand Seiko’s iconic Snowflake texture with a distinctive pearlescent white appearance and a striking deep-red seconds hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial takes on a subtle white pearly sheen under changing light, giving the familiar Snowflake texture a different character from the standard production model. Providing the only strong splash of color is the seconds hand, which transitions from a rich deep red to an almost translucent red under certain lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReleased in 2020, the SBGA431 was produced as an extremely small regional limited edition and represents one of the more obscure variations of Grand Seiko’s Snowflake design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough only 181 watches were produced, the casebacks are numbered out of 222. Numbers containing the digit four were omitted due to the number’s association with bad luck in parts of East Asian culture. This unusual numbering system makes the SBGA431 particularly interesting, with the actual production quantity being considerably smaller than the denominator engraved on the caseback would initially suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example carries the fortunate limited-edition number 212\/222, an especially attractive number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications and Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: Great Condition\u003cbr\u003eCase: Great Condition\u003cbr\u003eCrystal: Clean\u003cbr\u003eDial: Clean\u003cbr\u003eMovement: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Original Grand Seiko Bracelet\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition Number: 212\/222\u003cbr\u003eActual Production: 181 Pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Seiko Caliber 9R65 Spring Drive\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41mm Case Diameter\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 12.5mm Thickness\u003cbr\u003eHigh-Intensity Titanium Case\u003cbr\u003eHigh-Intensity Titanium Bracelet\u003cbr\u003eDual-Curved Sapphire Crystal\u003cbr\u003eSapphire Exhibition Caseback\u003cbr\u003e100m Water Resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite “Snowflake” Textured Dial\u003cbr\u003eSubtle Pearlescent White Sheen\u003cbr\u003eDeep Red Spring Drive Seconds Hand\u003cbr\u003eSeconds Hand Can Appear Almost Translucent Red Under Certain Lighting\u003cbr\u003eZaratsu-Polished Case Surfaces\u003cbr\u003ePower Reserve Indicator\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SBGA431 “White Tiger” is one of the more unusual and difficult-to-find members of the extensive Grand Seiko Snowflake family. Rather than radically changing the original formula, Grand Seiko differentiates the watch through subtle details: the pearlescent character of its textured white dial, the dramatic deep-red seconds hand and its unusual limited-edition numbering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only 181 examples actually produced, the SBGA431 is considerably rarer than the vast majority of Snowflake variants. This particular watch is further distinguished by its lucky 212\/222 individual number, making it an especially interesting example of an already obscure Grand Seiko limited edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JDM Horologist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50980715233523,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4984\/1907\/files\/61QUXBl_d.webp?v=1788679582","url":"https:\/\/jdmhorologist.net\/products\/grand-seiko-sba431-snowflake-limited-edition-of-222","provider":"JDM Horologist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}