Pre-owned Grand Seiko Heritage Collection ref. SBGJ235 (2022) is a Boutique Exclusive that beautifully showcases two of the brand’s defining signatures: the iconic 44GS case and the celebrated Mt. Iwate dial. Originally introduced in 1967, the 44GS established the design principles that still define Grand Seiko today, with its sharply faceted surfaces, Zaratsu-polished planes, and famous presence on the wrist. This modern interpretation pairs that legendary case with a striking blue dial featuring the brand’s famous Mt. Iwate texture, inspired by the ridged contours of the mountain visible from Grand Seiko’s Shizukuishi Studio, where its mechanical watches are crafted. The dial is said to evoke the mountain’s snow-covered landscape under moonlight, while the multi-faceted hands and hour markers create exceptional depth and reflectivity.