Launched in 2018 as a part of a trio of references that were Grand Seiko’s first ever US-only collection, the Grand Seiko SBGA384 was only sold in US Grand Seiko boutiques as a limited edition collection of just 50 pieces. Offered as part of the Heritage Collection, the SBGA384 is a stunning 18kt rose gold timepiece that combines Grand Seiko’s infamously well-finished constructions with their beautiful dials and movements. Powered by the Spring Drive cal. 9R15 and thus accurate to +/- 10 seconds a month, the SBGA384 is a technically exquisite timepiece indeed. Speaking to Grand Seiko’s desire to showcase the best of Japanese artistry and craftsmanship, the SBGA384’s stunning silver dial draws inspiration from the Japanese painting technique called “Kira-zuri”, meaning “sparkling painting.” As a result, the SBGA384’s silver dial features a gentle texture like that found in Kira-zuri paintings. With rose gold applied hour markers and hands to match its 40mm case, the SBGA384 is a cohesively constructed and beautifully elegant timepiece that firmly deserves its place within Grand Seiko’s first-ever batch of US-exclusive timepieces.

Aesthetically astounding, technically impressive, and a genuine rarity, the SBGA384 marked a change in the tides at Grand Seiko; the end of their reluctance to offer exclusive models to markets besides their domestic market, Japan.