Pink, and I think that's fine
By Kenji Watanabe, Osaka ยท
Shunbun is the spring equinox, a public holiday in Japan, and the dial of the SBGA413 is a soft pink texture meant to suggest cherry blossom. When I first saw photos I was skeptical. In the flesh the colour is more subtle than in photos, closer to pale salmon depending on light.
Spring Drive 9R65 is in there, with its gliding seconds hand, 72 hours of reserve and a power reserve indicator. The case is titanium, 40 mm by 12.5 mm, on a leather strap, with 100 m water resistance and a date.
The negatives: 12.5 mm is a little thick for a dress watch on leather, and the 19 mm lug width makes strap shopping slightly harder. The power reserve indicator, while useful, clutters the dial a bit.
It is not for everyone. If you are a person who would wear only black and white dials, skip it. If you want something seasonal and personal on your wrist, this is a lovely one. 6,000 to 6,200 dollars is reasonable for Spring Drive in titanium.