Grand Seiko Elegance "Snowdrop" Automatic – SBGM255

Grand Seiko SBGM255 “Snowdrop” — The Beauty of Seasons in Transition
Available December 2025

As winter’s chill softens into the warmth of spring, melting snow transforms into glistening droplets that sparkle beneath the sun. The Grand Seiko SBGM255 “Snowdrop” captures this fleeting moment of renewal through a modern geometric spiral dial pattern that shifts with the light—evoking the way snow refracts the rays of early spring sunshine.

This intricate texture adds depth and refinement, beautifully complementing the Zaratsu-polished case and the high-precision Caliber 9S66 GMT movement. Celebrated for its accuracy, reliability, and craftsmanship, the 9S66 enables the tracking of two time zones simultaneously. The tempered blue GMT hand—settable to home or any chosen time zone—stands out vividly against the patterned white dial, while the local hour hand adjusts in one-hour increments for effortless travel. With an approximate three-day power reserve, the SBGM255 combines technical excellence with enduring elegance.

Inspired by the natural beauty of Shizukuishi, the home of Grand Seiko mechanical watchmaking, the Snowdrop reflects the region’s seasonal transformation as winter yields to spring. The result is a watch that embodies harmony, precision, and the quiet power of nature’s transitions.

The case design draws from the spirit of the original 1960 Grand Seiko, blending timeless grace with modern sophistication. Its round silhouette appears gentle from every angle, while Zaratsu-polished lugs feature delicate ridgelines and distortion-free mirror surfaces that capture and reflect light with remarkable clarity. The brilliant polish achieved by Grand Seiko’s craftspeople lends a subtle tension to the classic form, completing a design that is both refined and deeply expressive—an elegant tribute to the art of time and the beauty of changing seasons.