In recent days, Crown Blue Lion has launched the new 62GS automatic watch. This is not only the release of a new watch, but also an important moment in the history of the brand! Do you know? The design inspiration of this watch actually comes from Japanese cherry blossoms, which combines traditional and modern aesthetics. It is simply good news for watch fans! Want to know how this watch perfectly combines technology and aesthetics? Then read on!

New watches showcase innovation and pursuit

When Grand Seiko launched its new 62GS automatic watch, it demonstrated its innovation and pursuit in the field of mechanical watches. The launch of 62GS is not only the launch of a new model, but also the commemoration of an important milestone for the brand. The release of 62GS marks that Crown Blue Lion has officially entered the ranks of self-winding watches.

62GS design concept and technology

The 62GS came out in 1967, during a period of rapid economic development in Japan. As a representative of Japanese high-end watches, Crown Blue Lion adopted many advanced design concepts and techniques on the 62GS, showing the perfect combination of Japanese tradition and modern technology. The most notable feature of the 62GS is its unique curved outline and bezel-less structure. This design makes the watch look smoother overall and enhances readability. As a winding watch, the 62GS movement has an astonishing power reserve of 40 hours, and is only 4.5 mm thick, making it almost effortless to wear on the hand. The 62GS movement adopts a large number of new technologies, the most important of which is the new gear design. This gear not only improves the efficiency of the movement, but also makes the movement of the movement smoother and quieter. In addition, 62GS also uses the new anti-magnetization hairspring technology for the first time, thus improving the accuracy of the watch.

The relationship between cherry blossoms and Japanese culture

It is worth mentioning that the power storage gear of the 62GS movement is engraved with a cherry blossom pattern. This is not a simple decoration, but represents the hairspring material used in the movement – a special alloy made of alloy and silicon elements. This hairspring excels in terms of accuracy and anti-magnetic properties and is a very common technology found in high-end mechanical watches today. As a source of inspiration, cherry blossoms reflect the emphasis on natural beauty in Japanese culture and are also a symbol of the “talent” in the name of the blue-crowned lion “Seiko”. An important concept in traditional Japanese aesthetics is “mono-sei”, which refers to the appreciation and sentimentality of the beauty of nature and the short existence of things. Although cherry blossoms are beautiful, they are also fleeting. This beauty is the best embodiment of “monumental sorrow”.

Movement and design of new watches

The three new models are all equipped with the 9S27 movement, which has a diameter of 20 mm and a thickness of 4.49 mm, with outstanding performance. Not only do they have a power reserve of more than 40 hours, they also have strong anti-magnetic capabilities and an accuracy of ±5 seconds per day. The movement is also engraved with a cherry blossom pattern, and the gold-plated cherry blossoms on the gears are the finishing touch.

The silver dial of the new STGK033 shows the beauty of cherry blossoms on a moonlit night in early spring, and is inspired by the “Cherry Moon Night”. The dial of this watch is made of different materials. The central part is a thin layer of metal plating, which is plated with very fine silver powder; the outer ring is a layer of metal plating that is thicker than the chassis, and its surface is plated with coarser silver powder. A silver border of different shades is formed between the two. The moon in the night sky reflects the early spring, and the blooming cherry blossom petals fall gently. It is this picture that inspired the design of STGK033.

The new watch is made of stainless steel for its case and bracelet. The case has been mirror polished and finely brushed to enhance the overall texture. The front and sides of the watch are polished from multiple angles, and the 100-meter waterproof performance provides more convenience and security for daily wear.

Size and market of the new crown blue lion watch

The two new watches are compact in size, with a diameter of 30 mm and a thickness of 10.5 mm, making them the thinnest Crown Blue Lion automatic watches to date. The thickness of the movement is 4.5 mm, and the two are combined to keep the overall thickness within 10.5 mm, making it almost effortless to wear on the hand. This is also a major improvement made by Crown Blue Lion designers to the 9S27 movement.

In contrast, the slimmer 9S63 movement is currently only used in the 6R series. The biggest shortcoming of this movement is insufficient power reserve, so it has not been installed in Crown Blue Lion’s automatic watches. However, with the technological advancement of the 9S27 movement, the 9S series of automatic mechanical watches are expected to achieve longer power storage in the future, which may also become one of the development directions of automatic mechanical watches in the future.

The new STGK031 and STGK033, which will be launched in April 2025, will use pink and silver dials respectively. Among them, STGK031 uses a pink dial, which is inspired by “桜隠し”, that is, the beauty of cherry blossoms hidden by snow in early spring. This watch combines cherry blossoms with the remaining snow in early spring. It is inspired by the scene in early spring when the cherry blossoms have not fully bloomed but the snowflakes have quietly fallen.

The new watches will be launched in April 2025, with a price tag of US$6,400, equivalent to approximately RMB 46,500.

Conclusion

Crown Blue Lion’s new 62GS watch undoubtedly sets a new benchmark in the mechanical watch industry. It not only shows exquisite craftsmanship, but also contains profound cultural heritage. As a watch fan, are you also attracted by the charm of this watch? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to like and support!