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Spring Drive UFA Limited Edition With An Annual Accuracy Of ±20 Seconds.
SLGB005
The SLGB005 is equipped with the "Caliber 9RB2" movement, which achieves the world's highest accuracy for a spring-driven wristwatch (*) with an annual deviation of ±20 seconds. The dial depicts the mystical scene of dawn as the frost-covered forests of the Shinshu region, where Spring Drive watches are manufactured, awaken quietly, expressed through intricate stamped patterns and a delicate gradation of violet colors.
*As of September 2025, according to our company's research.
The Dial Is Inspired By The Frost-Covered Trees Of The Shinshu Region, Where The Watch Is Manufactured.
SLGB003
This is the first regular model to feature the "Spring Drive UFA" movement, which boasts unparalleled precision. The case is made of bright titanium, and the dial features an intricate stamped pattern that depicts the beauty of the frost-covered trees in the Shinshu region, where Spring Drive is manufactured, standing tall against a clear, snowy plain. Despite its pale blue hue, it exudes a strong presence.
