Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Ref. SBGE279 Watch, Stainless Steel, Silver Dial, Spring Drive GMT

$7,455.00 USD

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A Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Spring Drive GMT in stainless steel, with a silver dial, a date, a second time zone and a power-reserve indicator.

The Piece

Grand Seiko was established by Seiko in 1960 to make the finest watches in Japan. Its Spring Drive movements pair a mainspring with a quartz-regulated mechanism, so the seconds hand glides rather than ticks.

The silver dial carries a date window, a GMT hand and a power-reserve indicator, and the case and bracelet are stainless steel. The watch is water resistant to 100 m and has been professionally polished.

The case is 40 mm (1.57 in) across, and the bracelet fits a wrist up to 20 cm (7.9 in). The box, a presentation case, the warranty card stamped October 2023 and the instruction manual are included.

Details

Maker: Grand Seiko
Model: Heritage Collection, ref. SBGE279
Material: Stainless steel case and bracelet
Movement: Spring Drive; date, GMT, power-reserve indicator; water resistant to 100 m
Measurements: Case diameter 40 mm (1.57 in); fits a wrist up to 20 cm (7.9 in)
Colour: Steel; silver dial
Fastening: Folding clasp
Included: Box, presentation case, warranty card stamped October 2023, instruction manual

Condition

Grade AB in Japan: good, with light signs of wear.
Scuffs and some scratches are present on the bracelet, clasp, case, crown, lugs, bezel and case back.

Condition grade AB (light signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.

Delivery from Japan

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