Grand Seiko SBGH013 Hi-Beat
The Grand Seiko SBGH013 Hi-Beat is a sophisticated mechanical timepiece that exemplifies the brand's commitment to precision, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Powered by the high-frequency Caliber 9S85, this watch offers a remarkable accuracy of +5 to -3 seconds per day and features a smooth sweeping seconds hand, thanks to its 36,000 vibrations per hour. The SBGH013 boasts a robust 40mm stainless steel case with Zaratsu-polished surfaces, providing a mirror-like finish that highlights its elegant contours. Its minimalist dial, adorned with sharply faceted hands and hour markers, ensures superb legibility and understated style. With a 55-hour power reserve, 100 meters of water resistance, and the brand's renowned attention to detail, the SBGH013 Hi-Beat stands as a testament to Grand Seiko's pursuit of watchmaking excellence.
Information:
Pre-owned: Grand Seiko SBGH013
Reference: SBGH013
Dated: 2015
Bracelet: Blue Grand Seiko Leather Strap on steel deployant and unworn Brown OG GS Strap
Case: 39.5mm - Stainless Steel
Lug Width: 20mm
Movement: 9S85 - Automatic
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, eBay authenticity card, and warranty papers
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet size: 7.5”
Condition:
Case has light normal micro wear with one small abrasion mark at the end of one lug. Blue strap has minimal creasing with not much more wear and the original brown strap is unworn. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear.
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.
