Grand Seiko Marks 55 Years of 44GS With Cherry Blossom Pink Limited Edition

The Japanese obsession with cherry blossom may have just inspired one of the most memorable pink dials ever made.This year Grand Seiko is celebrating 55 years since the release of the watch that cemented its house style, the 44GS, which is recreated here as a limited edition manual wind watch with a delicately textured silvery pink dial, inspired by Sakura-kakushi, the brief springtime window in Northern Japan when both cherry blossom and snow are present. The pale pink tone is amplified by the ...