Grand Seiko SBGK009 – Far Eastern Elegance

Grand Seiko, the Far Eastern representative of traditional luxury watchmaking, is a guest on our pages with its stylish model SBGK009, which redefines the concept of a classic dress watch.

Sports watches remain the number one choice for watch lovers thanks to their versatile use possibilities and durable properties. However, this does not hinder the survival and development of the classic dress watch segment. The major brands of traditional luxury watchmaking certainly include models of this style in their current catalogues.

The classic dress watch concept has continued to live on using the same template for a long time. Especially when we exclude complexity, a segment that does not leave much room to try new things, we can say that it is based on "refinement" rather than development.

The model we present here today, the Grand Seiko SBGK009, fully incorporates the basic elements of this concept. Additionally, with Grand Seiko's superior Japanese engineering and superior craftsmanship...

Introduced to watch enthusiasts at Baselworld 2019, this model features a stainless steel case measuring 39 mm in diameter and 11.6 mm high. I mentioned before that this model perfectly fulfills the requirements of the classic dress watch concept. The best example of this is the case, which is 39 mm in diameter and is well balanced and elegantly designed with matte/glossy surfaces and smooth lines. The strong lug design enables the watch to meet today's demands, while the easy-grip winding crown bearing the GS logo provides a user-friendly profile. The curved sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating and glossy bezel successfully emphasize the classic theme of this model. The case has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal back and is splash-proof only.