Grand Seiko SBGR071 "Tropical"
The SBGR071 has a familiar matte white dial, but with a bit of color added along the seconds track on the edge of the dial. The red accented edge paired with the red “automatic” script help to break up the dial and give the right amount of visual interest. The markers and hands are famously Zaratsu polished to a mirror finish, a signature of the brand. The Seiko logo up top with Grand Seiko down below is an indication that this watch was made before the 2017 separation of the two companies, and was from a time when almost all Grand Seiko’s were only sold in and around Japan.
Information:
Pre-owned: Grand Seiko SBGR071
Reference: SBGR071
Dated: 2013
Dial: White - an orange hue has rounded the dial
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Case Size: 37mm x 13.3mm Thickness
Lug Width: 19mm
Case Metal: Stainless Steel
Movement: Grand Seiko 9S65A - Automatic - Serviced December 2023 - One Year warranty
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Box and Papers: Box and Papers
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet size: 7.5”
Condition: Excellent
Case in great condition with a few light surface marks. Bracelet has little to no wear. Dial has an orange hue around the dial. Hands are in perfect shape. Light scratch on the crystal above "Grand Seiko". Watch was serviced 12/23 and is 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.
