The creation with the pink dial is inspired by sakura-kakushi, a phenomenon in which cherry blossoms are gently hidden beneath a blanket of snow. This tranquil scene unfolds in early spring in northern Japan, where the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, home to Grand Seiko mechanical creations, is located.

Drawing inspiration from sakura-tsukiyo, the tranquil beauty of cherry blossoms softly illuminated under a hazy, moonlit sky. In early spring, the significant temperature shifts between day and night often create a misty or foggy ambiance, diffusing the moonlight into a gentle, blurred glow. This enchanting scene is elegantly captured through a delicately textured pattern with a silver hue that captures different nuances of light depending on the angle.

The deep blue coloured dial of the SBGH353 takes inspiration from Shūbun, the sixteenth of the twenty-four sekki or seasons, which falls around the time of the autumn equinox – when the moon the stars illuminate Japan’s clear night skies. The gold accents of the Grand Seiko logo and second hand mirrors the celestial glow of autumn evenings.