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GRAND SEIKO Heritage "Icefall" Bleu
GRAND SEIKO

Heritage "Icefall"

Size
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Water res.
100m
Caliber
Calibre 9S85
Reserve
55 heures
~$8,640
Description

A contemporary piece with a striking ice blue dial that reflects nature's beauty. The watch combines a classic automatic movement with modern finishing touches, striking the right balance for versatile wear.

Specifications
ref. SBGH349
Case
MaterialTitanium
Diameter40mm
Water resistance100m
BezelSmooth
Case backFond vissé
DialBlue
Movement
TypeMécanique à remontage automatique manufacture
CaliberCalibre 9S85
Power reserve55 heures
ComplicationsDate
Strap & Bracelet
MaterialMetal bracelet
BuckleDéployante
Author POV

Same Icefall design as the 37mm steel version, but stretched to 40mm and switched to titanium — which tells you a lot about how Grand Seiko thinks about its own catalog. The blue dial and Hi-Beat manufacture movement carry over unchanged; what you're actually paying for is the case-material swap, and titanium at this size sits noticeably lighter than the steel spec suggests on paper. 100m of water resistance is unchanged too, so this isn't a sportier version, just a bigger and lighter one. I'd flag this as the pick for anyone whose wrist wants 40mm but whose daily comfort wants steel-light weight.