As mentioned, the most notable feature of the SBGP017 is in its textured, blue-tinged dial, with the surface recalling the thick cloud covering that swallows Shinshu’s lowlands on particularly overcast days, and the clear skies above them tinting them a familiar sky blue. Accentuating the color choice, at the top of the dial is a deep blue applied GS logo, while at the 3 o’clock position a date window is placed to help balance the look and add some daily functionality. Then, towards the 6 o’clock position, an applied gold five-point star rests, which while adding to the pseudo-celestial theme of the dial, is further an intentional indicator that the watch utilizes a 9F quartz movement.