Grand Seiko Elegance Lake Suwa

Most winters, the water of Lake Suwa freezes over and, most years, a long ridge appears in the ice from one side of the lake to the other. Tradition has it that this is the Omiwatari, or where the gods walk out over the ice.
True or not, the legend has inspired the craftspeople of the nearby Shinshu Watch Studio to create a dial of exquisite subtlety for this hand-winding Spring Drive timepiece. It has the color, feel, and texture of ruptured ice on the surface of Lake Suwa.
The movement powering this watch is the Spring Drive Caliber 9R31, which uses the Dual Spring Barrel to deliver a power reserve of 72 hours when fully wound. Its exquisite finishing is visible through the exhibition case-back, along with the power reserve indicator.