Shōman is one of the 24 sekki, or seasons, that make up the natural calendar in Japan. It falls in May when the trees and plants are well on the way to achieving their full verdant glory. This is why Shōman is known as "the season of new green”.

The Spring Drive GMT watch from Grand Seiko has a deep green dial that matches exactly the natural tones of Shōman. It’s time to visit the countryside and enjoy its beauty.

To see the glide motion seconds hand move continuously and silently across this dial is to experience yet another aspect of the true nature of time.