Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph SBGC247
2022 marks the 15th anniversary of Grand Seiko’s first Spring Drive chronograph, and to celebrate this important milestone Grand Seiko presents SBGC247, a limited edition Spring Drive Chronograph GMT with a dial inspired by the wintery mountains of Shinshu.
Rendered in High-Intensity Titanium, the case measures 43.5mm in diameter and 16.1mm in thickness. It features an eye-catching combination of mirror-polished and hairline-finished surfaces, which is made possible due to the type of titanium alloy used here and Grand Seiko’s Zaratsu finishing method. High-Intensity Titanium is also notable for its lightweight quality (relative to steel) and its resistance against corrosion. A dual curve sapphire crystal sits on top of the dial. A sapphire crystal on the case back offers a view of the 9R96 Spring Drive Chronograph GMT movement within.
Caliber 9R96 offers an impressive accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day, and, because of the distinct nature of Spring Drive, the chronograph function measures elapsed time to the exact moment and not just to the nearest fraction of a second, a feature made possible courtesy of the glide motion hand. The GMT feature also has jump-hour functionality and SBGC247 can two separate time zones.
SBGC247 is a limited edition of 700 watches.
Information:
Pre-Owned: Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph SBGC247
Reference: SBGC247
Limited: 700 Made
MSRP: $11,000
Dated: 2023
Bracelet: High-Intensity Titanium w. three-fold clasp and GS Rubber strap
Case Size: 43.5mm x 16.1mm Thickness x 51.2mm Lug to Lug
Lug Width: 21mm
Case Metal: High-Intensity Titanium
Movement: 9R96 - Automatic Spring Drive
Functions: Time, Date, Power Reserve Indicator, Stopwatch, GMT
Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet size: 7.75”
Condition:
Case has little to no wear. Bracelet has light normal wear. Dial, hands and crystal are in perfect shape. Running spec.
About Grand Seiko
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.
