Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT SBGE253

Equipped with a GMT hand, this watch features Grand Seiko’s unique Spring Drive caliber, which combines the motive force of a mainspring with the high precision of a quartz watch.
Housed in a water-resistant stainless steel case with ceramic bezel, a 24-hour GMT hand and Lumibrite indices for exceptional precision and legibility complemented by the smooth motion glide of Spring Drive.

Reference: SBGE253

MSRP: $6900

Dated: 2023

Bracelet: Stainless Steel

Case Size: 40.5mm x 14.7mm x 48.7mm Lug to Lug

Lug Width: 20mm

Case Metal: Stainless Steel

Movement: 9R66 - Automatic Spring Drive

Functions: HMS, Date, GMT

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case has no wear. Bracelet has no wear. Dial, hands, and crystal have 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.