Grand Seiko Sport SBGA229

Grand Seiko’s first diver’s watch is an essential underwater companion, offering everything a recreational diver needs with no compromise or distracting ornamentation. The beautifully finished case is built to withstand the shocks and pressures that come with serious underwater activity, and the multi-faceted LumiBrite indexes are affixed onto the dial by a swaging process that ensures their resistance against shocks. The rotating bezel is designed for simple maintenance and the area around the crown has been crafted to ensure that residue from dirt, sand, or seawater can be easily washed off. SBGA229 is water resistant to a depth of 200 meters, but its versatility means that it’s perfectly suited for dry land, too.  

Information:

Pre-Owned: Grand Seiko SBGA229

Reference: SBGA229

MSRP: $6000

Dated: 2020

Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet

Case Size: 44.2mm x 14m Thickness x 50mm Lug to Lug

Lug Width: 22mm

Case Metal: Stainless Steel

Movement: 9R65 - Automatic Spring Drive

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date

Accessories: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty papers

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.75”

Condition: Excellent

Case has light normal wear with nothing notable. Bracelet has little to no wear. 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.