Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake"
The Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake" is a current-production dress watch with a Proprietary High-Intensity Titanium case. At 100 g it sits among the heavier dress watches in the guide, and is priced well above the $1,980 median for the category. Nothing touching the skin is nickel-bearing steel, verified across the case, caseback and bracelet.
- 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
- Case shape
- Round
- Case colour
- Natural / grey
- Finish technology
- Natural finish
- Surface treatment
- None (alloy ~ harder than steel)
- Caseback
- Sapphire
- 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, Titanium bracelet Help verify
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake" nickel-free?
Yes. Nothing nickel-bearing touches the skin: a Proprietary High-Intensity Titanium case with a sapphire caseback, plus a non-steel crown and bracelet and clasp. The Titanium Field Guide marks it nickel-free for whole-watch skin contact. If your allergy is severe, confirm the contact points with the maker.
What grade of titanium is the Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake"?
The Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake" has a Proprietary High-Intensity Titanium case with a sapphire caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.
What size is the Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake"?
It is 40.2 mm in diameter, 12.5 mm thick, and water resistant to 100 m.
How much does the Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake" weigh?
About 100 g (w/ bracelet).
How much does the Grand Seiko Heritage "Snowflake" cost, and is it available?
It is current-production and lists from $6,900.
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