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Textured dial depth and Spring Drive glide motion are the primary authentication checks on the Taisetsu SBGA415
| Area | What to check | What is correct | Red flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| dial | Light-grey textured "snow" dial | Dial surface has genuine irregular depth mimicking snow texture; light plays differently across the surface at different angles; "Grand Seiko" and "Spring Drive" text sharp and correctly weighted | Flat printed texture with no depth when tilted; uniform sheen across the whole dial surface |
| movement | Calibre 9R65 Spring Drive glide | Seconds hand glides continuously with zero perceptible tick; calibre 9R65 marking visible through the exhibition caseback; Grand Seiko signed rotor | Any stepping or ticking motion in the seconds hand; incorrect calibre marking; unsigned rotor |
| case | 62GS-derived titanium case finishing | Crisp alternating Zaratsu-polished and brushed titanium surfaces; sharp lug edges; 40mm diameter matching documented spec | Rounded or soft lug edges; blurred finishing transitions; case diameter inconsistent with 40mm |