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Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake"

SBGA211

The Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake" is a 40.2 mm High-Intensity Titanium dress watch with a Caliber 9R65 Spring Drive movement. On the maker's specification no steel touches the skin, so the guide lists it as nickel-free.

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Price
$6,900
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Proprietary High-Intensity Titanium
Weight
100 g (with bracelet)
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
SBGA211
Type
Dress
Case diameter
40.2 mm
Thickness
12.5 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
Spring Drive (automatic)
Caliber
Caliber 9R65
Power reserve
72 h
Complications
Date, Power reserve
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
None (alloy ~ harder than steel)
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Maker states none
Bracelet / strap
High-Intensity Titanium
Crystal
Dual-curved sapphire, AR coated
Display back
Yes
Dial
Snow-white textured
Dial colours
White
Lume
Limited
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: Monochrome Maker ↗ Spec checksGrade Jun 2026Price Aug 2026Weight Jun 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake" nickel-free?

On the maker's published specification, nothing that touches the skin is steel: the case, caseback, crown and bracelet with its clasp are all non-steel. The guide records what the maker publishes and has not tested the watch, so if you react to nickel, confirm the contact points with the maker before buying.

What grade of titanium is the Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake"?

The maker confirms titanium but does not publish a grade. The maker calls the material High-Intensity Titanium. The caseback is sapphire.

What size is the Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake"?

The case is 40.2 mm across and 12.5 mm thick. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake" weigh?

About 100 g on its bracelet.

How much does the Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake" cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $6,900.

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