Grand Seiko SBGC253 Spring Drive Chronograph GMT, Titanium
Grand Seiko SBGC253 Spring Drive Chronograph GMT, Titanium
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A guide for this piece: about $1,562, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.
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A white dial, dark 24-hour bezel and three chronograph registers identify this Grand Seiko SBGC253, case reference 9R86-0AN0.
The Piece
Its titanium bracelet accompanies three spare links, box, guarantee card and instructions. The recorded wrist fit is approximately 17 cm, with running reported historically rather than established by a new test. Grand Seiko’s exact-model specification gives calibre 9R86 Spring Drive with automatic and manual winding, GMT hand, 72-hour reserve and 30-minute/12-hour chronograph.
Maker reference dimensions are 44.5 mm diameter, 50 mm lug-to-lug, 16.8 mm thickness and 23 mm band width. Earlier recorded figures of 12 mm thickness and 17.5 mm lug width conflict with that reference and are not adopted as verified item measurements. The recorded 149 g item figure and maker’s 158 g model figure likewise remain distinct.
Details
- Model: SBGC253 / 9R86-0AN0; Sport Collection
- Construction: High-intensity titanium; sapphire crystal
- Movement reference: 9R86 Spring Drive; automatic/manual winding; GMT and chronograph
- Recorded item fit: Wrist approximately 17 cm; three spare links
- Maker reference only: 44.5 × 50 × 16.8 mm; band width 23 mm
- Nominal model specification: 20 bar; not proof of current water resistance
- Included: Box, guarantee card, instructions, three links and third-party authentication document/tag
Model specifications: Official Grand Seiko model archive. Catalogue figures describe the design, not a new measurement or performance test of this individual piece.
Condition
Originally graded C within a scheme meaning ordinary used condition: fine crystal rubbing, clean-looking dial and hands, scratches to crown, case and bezel, and bracelet wear. A third-party authentication document/tag is included, but it is not a new Japonista inspection. No current accuracy, reserve-duration, chronograph-reset or pressure test is established.
Authenticity & Care
Keep dry and away from strong magnets. Ask a qualified watchmaker to assess battery or movement condition and bracelet security before regular wear; historical servicing is not a current pressure-test certificate. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed with care in Japan and sent by insured, tracked EMS or an equivalent express service. Applicable import duties and taxes remain payable on arrival.
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