Grand Seiko to Launch Its Poetic SBGJ27 ‘Yukigesho’ Timepiece

Featuring a textured dial inspired by the dusting of snow.

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Following the reveal of the SBGC253, Grand Seiko has unveiled another GMT model that’s due to hit the stores in March — the SBGJ27 “Yukigesho.”

As part of the Hi-Beat Elegance GMT collection, the timepiece is characterized by its texture dial doused in a pristine and wintry palette. Its name, “Yukigesho” is a Japanese poetic expression that describes the dusting of snow, which is tastefully translated onto the pattern dial.

Like Grand Seiko’s other Hi-Beat GMTs, the SBGJ27 features a 39.5mm stainless steel exterior that houses the Hi-Beat GMT Calibre 9S86 with up to 55 hours of power reserve. Secured with six screws, the caseback reveals the automatic with manual winding movement through its anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal. Completing the piece is the matching stainless steel bracelet, finished with a three-fold clasp and push button release.

Scheduled to release in March, the SBGJ27 “Yukigesho” timepiece will be available via Grand Seiko for the price of $7,100 USD. Visit the brand’s official website for more information.

Elsewhere in watches, Parmigiani Fleurier expands its “Collection Grand Feu” with the Rosa Mystica timepiece.

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Zoe Leung is a Senior Editor at Hypebeast, where she has been shaping the publication’s coverage of horology, art, design, and culture since 2023. Her extensive watch reporting spans exclusive manufacture visits with Maisons like Zenith, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Grand Seiko, as well as insightful conversations with industry leaders and artisans. Beyond watches, she regularly spotlights international creatives and cultural phenomena, utilizing her knowledge of global music and entertainment subcultures to deliver narratives that explore the worldwide influence of contemporary visual storytelling and cross-cultural artistry.

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