{"product_id":"seiko-galante-astro-boy-limited-edition-sbll005-automatic-watch-8l38-movement-blue-dial-44mm-steel-2884","title":"Seiko Galante Astro Boy Limited Edition SBLL005 Automatic Watch, 8L38 Movement, Blue Dial, 44mm Steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Pop Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThe Galante made with Tezuka Productions: Astro Boy clenches his fist across a deep blue dial, powered by the Grand Seiko grade 8L38 automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeiko Galante\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalante 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 Production was small and the limited editions smaller still, and the line was withdrawn after little more than a decade, which has made its bolder dials quietly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e SBLL005 \/ 8L38-00B0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic, calibre 8L38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, about 44 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue leather, folding clasp, about 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e None; watch only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes are measured by hand; please allow a small margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal clean; light scratches to case, bezel and buckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight marks to the hands and dial; light wear to the strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery photograph is part of the description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eB (very good)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Pop Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eConcierge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a particular character, maker or edition? Our Hunting Salon™ will look for it on your behalf, then inspect, document and deliver it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54488067211557,"sku":"JP-CL-B1241562884","price":7480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/lb1114-b1241562884-1.jpg?v=1794608020","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/seiko-galante-astro-boy-limited-edition-sbll005-automatic-watch-8l38-movement-blue-dial-44mm-steel-2884","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}