Seiko Galante Astro Boy Limited Edition SBLL005 Automatic Watch, 8L38 Movement, Blue Dial, 44mm Steel
Seiko Galante Astro Boy Limited Edition SBLL005 Automatic Watch, 8L38 Movement, Blue Dial, 44mm Steel
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- Prepared and sent from Tokyo within 7–14 days, often sooner, or as arranged
- Arrival
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- Import
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A guide for this piece: about $748, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.
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| Figure | cm | in |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 4.4 cm | 1.7 in |
| Lug width | 2.4 cm | 0.9 in |
| Strap | 20.0 cm | 7.9 in |
Every piece is measured by hand, in centimetres as Japan measures. Please allow 1–2 cm (about ½ inch) for the give of the material and the hand that held the tape.
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Watch
Condition report
Very Good
- Giftable
- Mint
- Excellent
- Very Good
- Good
- Honest Wear
- As Found
A hero on the wrist
For the collector who likes serious watchmaking that does not take itself too seriously.
Best for: Japanese watch collections
Condition notes
Crystal clean; light scratches to case, bezel and buckle. Slight marks to the hands and dial; light wear to the strap.
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The Galante made with Tezuka Productions: Astro Boy clenches his fist across a deep blue dial, powered by the Grand Seiko grade 8L38 automatic.
The Piece
The dial is a midnight blue with a field of stars, outsized silver Roman numerals at twelve and nine, and the boy robot painted in colour across the lower half. An opening near the top shows the movement at work. The steel case is about 44 mm across with the four polished pillars that define the line, a black cabochon crown, and a blue crocodile pattern strap on a folding clasp. A red heart is set into the case back.
Recorded at about plus one second a day when last checked. The strap fits a wrist of about 20 cm; lug width 24 mm. Watch only, without box or papers.
Seiko Galante
Galante was the line in which Seiko allowed itself to be extravagant. Introduced in 2005, it put the company's best movements, including the Grand Seiko grade 8L automatic and the Spring Drive, inside a broad case whose four pillars run through the lugs like the columns of a building. Production was small and the limited editions smaller still, and the line was withdrawn after little more than a decade, which has made its bolder dials quietly sought after.
Details
- Reference: SBLL005 / 8L38-00B0
- Movement: Automatic, calibre 8L38
- Case: Stainless steel, about 44 mm
- Strap: Blue leather, folding clasp, about 20 cm
- Accessories: None; watch only
Sizes are measured by hand; please allow a small margin.
Condition
- Crystal clean; light scratches to case, bezel and buckle.
- Slight marks to the hands and dial; light wear to the strap.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade B (very good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Reference and movement are given and as engraved on the case. The watch has not been serviced by the house; timekeeping figures quoted are those of the last inspection and are not guaranteed. Examined and photographed in Japan before dispatch.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan with rigid protection and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
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