This is not the primary, nor will it’s the final time Grand Seiko produces new colorways of dials for a model new restricted version run. I’ve to confess, although, that having seen these in particular person, the dials are beautiful. I do not sometimes like crimson, however particularly on the SBGY035, the richness of the darkish gradient to a brighter middle, paired with the feel, makes the watch sing. If the traditional SBGA413 “Shunbun”was all concerning the delicate pink cherry blossoms of Japan, this dial, to me, is sort of a large ol’ slice of cherry pie. Within the second watch, the SBGA499, the colour of the dial comes throughout a lot lighter and extra intense, like an electrical crimson. With a shiny sunburst end on the dial, it is definitely a watch that stands out, particularly in broad daylight, for higher or worse. For me, it is a bit too crimson. Having it a shade darker can be an enchancment in my eyes, however I am positive followers of crimson dials will disagree with me.
