Grand Seiko Elegance GMT SBGM021 'Double Signed'

Refined elegance with global functionality. The Grand Seiko Elegance GMT SBGM021 is the ultimate blend of style and precision. Its 39.5mm stainless steel case and brown leather strap create a timeless look. The cream dial, with multi-faceted markers, blue GMT hand, and 24-hour ring, offers a touch of sophistication while keeping you on track. The 9S66 automatic movement provides a 3-day power reserve, ensuring reliability. A sapphire exhibition case back showcases the movement, and 30 meters of water resistance means it’s ready for anything. This watch is a perfect balance of form and function.

Reference: SBGM021

Dated: 2016

Bracelet: Brown Leather Strap (Aftermarket) - Original Grand Seiko Deployant included

Case: 39.5mm x 13.7mm Thickness x 46.9mm Lug to Lug - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 19mm

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, GMT, Date

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, booklets, and warranty papers

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Movement: 9S66 - Automatic

Case has light normal micro wear under a loupe. Strap has little to no wear. Dial has no wear. Crystal has no wear.

Grand Seiko emerged in 1960 as a high-end watch line from Seiko, aiming to challenge Swiss dominance in luxury watchmaking. The brand quickly established itself with Japan's first chronometer-grade watch and later gained renown for its innovative Spring Drive technology, which combines the best of automatic and quartz movements. In 2017, Grand Seiko became an independent entity, solidifying its position in the luxury watch market.

The brand's design philosophy, known as the "Grammar of Design," was established in 1967 with the Grand Seiko 44GS. This aesthetic approach emphasizes legibility, refined appearances, and distinctive features like multi-faceted markers and hands, a half-recessed crown, and the meticulous Zaratsu polishing technique. Grand Seiko continues to push boundaries in watchmaking, as evidenced by recent innovations like the "Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon," while maintaining its commitment to precision engineering and unique design language.