Grand Seiko Heritage "Taisetsu"
The Grand Seiko Heritage "Taisetsu" is a current-production dress watch with a proprietary high-intensity titanium case. At 102 g it sits among the heavier dress watches in the guide, and is priced well above the $643 median for the category. The maker states no nickel-bearing steel at any skin-contact point, across the case, caseback and bracelet.
- Reference
- SBGA415
- Type
- Dress
- Case diameter
- 40.0 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
- Titanium
- Nickel-free
- Maker states none
- Bracelet / strap
- High-Intensity Titanium
- Crystal
- Sapphire, AR coated
- Display back
- Yes
- Dial
- Winter grey
- Dial colours
- Grey
- Lume
- Limited
- Availability
- Offered
- Status
- Current
- Not published
- Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet
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Is the Grand Seiko Heritage "Taisetsu" nickel-free?
On the maker's published specification, no nickel-bearing steel touches the skin: a proprietary high-intensity titanium case with a titanium caseback, plus a non-steel crown and bracelet and clasp. That is what the guide records rather than a test of the watch, so confirm the contact points with the maker before buying if you react to nickel.
What is the case material of the Grand Seiko Heritage "Taisetsu"?
The Grand Seiko Heritage "Taisetsu" has a proprietary high-intensity titanium case with a titanium caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.
What size is the Grand Seiko Heritage "Taisetsu"?
It is 40.0 mm in diameter, 12.5 mm thick, and water resistant to 100 m.
How much does the Grand Seiko Heritage "Taisetsu" weigh?
About 102 g (w/ bracelet).
How much does the Grand Seiko Heritage "Taisetsu" cost, and is it available?
It is current-production and lists from $7,200.
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