The
Grand Seiko Black Ceramic Limited Edition SBGC015 is a fascinating
chronograph, featuring a case composed of both zirconia ceramic and
'high-intensity titanium'. The
smooth nature of the case on timepiece, along with the sweet action of
the chronograph pushpieces leads Angus Davies to describe the watch as a
'smooth operator'.
I have recently acquired a new pair of spectacles. The
lenses are thicker than those fitted to my previous glasses, a sign
that with advancing years the efficacy of my sight is diminishing. However, I am pleased to say that I continue to enjoy 20/20 tactile discernment. With
my outstretched forefinger I can soon distinguish between rough and
smooth surfaces as well as the silky action of a column-wheel
chronograph.
Zaratsu polishing, or blade polishing, is a technique involving the polishing of steel or titanium using a rotating tin plate. The
skilled artisan entrusted with this task has acquired the necessary
expertise over a number of years in order to practice the polishing
method. Great
care is exercised, holding the watch case against the revolving tin
plate at a specific angle in order to achieve an infinitesimally smooth,
mirror-like gleam.
A few years ago, mesmerised by the smoothness of a titanium Grand Seiko SBGA011 , I succumbed to temptation and acquired this incredibly handsome watch. I continue to paw at its sinuous lines, admiring its smooth flanks and marvelling at the finish presented. Indeed, I can think of few other titanium watch cases which exhibit such exalted smoothness.
Earlier this year, Grand Seiko unveiled a series of limited edition models, delivered in neoteric black ceramic cases. The
material seemed a radical departure for the Japanese watch company
which has always delivered models with a tasteful dose of conservatism. However,
based on my predilection for GS watches, I felt compelled to examine
one of these sporty timepieces and focused my attention on a chronograph
presented with a black dial and brown leather strap.
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