Grand Seiko Elegance SBGK005

Grand Seiko Limited Edition "Mount Iwate" GREAT CONDITION-PRICE DROP! - SBGK005

Country of Origin : Japan Manufacturer Warranty : 2 Years Band Width : 19 mm With Original Box/Packaging : Yes Year Manufactured : 2020-Now With Papers : Yes Bezel Color : Silver Water Resistance : 50 m (5 ATM) Movement : Mechanical (Manual) Closure : Buckle Indices : Baton Indexes Band/Strap : Two-Piece Strap Reference Number : SBGK005 Brand : Grand Seiko Case Color : Silver Caseback : Exhibition Department : Men Type : Wristwatch Band Color : Blue Band Material : Leather Bezel Type : Smooth Dial Color : Blue Watch Shape : Round Model : Grand Seiko Elegance Style : Dress/Formal Case Size : 39 mm Features : Water-Resistant Case Finish : Polished Case Material : Stainless Steel Display : Analog Product Identifiers Brand : Grand Seiko Brand : Grand Seiko Reference Number : SBGK005 Model : Grand Seiko Elegance eBay Product ID (ePID) : 2324116425 Bezel Color : Silver Bezel Color : Silver Indices : Baton Indexes Caseback : Exhibition Department : Men Bezel Type : Smooth Case Size : 39 mm Case Material : Stainless Steel Water Resistance : 50 m (5 ATM) Band Color : Blue Dial Color : Blue Closure : Buckle Band/Strap : Two-Piece Strap Case Color : Silver Watch Shape : Round Style : Dress/Formal Features : Water-Resistant Movement : Mechanical (Manual) Type : Wristwatch Band Material : Leather Case Finish : Polished Display : Analog Manufacturer Dial Color : Blue Manufacturer Dial Color : Blue Manufacturer Band Color : Blue Sub-Dial Color : Blue Hour Marker Color : SilverWhite Hour Hands Color : Silver Manufacturer Case Color : Silver Grand Seiko Limited Edition "Mount Iwate" - Blue Dial - Manual Watch - SBGK005. EXCELLENT CONDITION - FULL SET BOX/PAPERS! For sale is this gorgeous limited edition Grand Seiko watch displaying in-house artistry of the highest degree, from the absolutely mesmerizing blue "Mount Iwate" dial, to the incredible zaratsu hand polishing on the case and hands, to the highly respected manual wind movement visible through clear caseback. The watch comes with full set of box and papers. A majority of the manufacturer's warranty remains in place (expiration 2024). I am very reluctantly selling this beauty to make way for a major horological purchase in 2023. (Below are excerpts from a well known review.) "On a spec sheet the stainless steel case comes in at 39mm across and 11.6mm thick, with a round opening for the dial. But when you get the watch in your hands, calling it "round" seems like a disservice. The way that the short lugs seamlessly flow out from the bottoms of the dial and curve down to meet the wrist gives the watch more of a tonneau feel to it – but the lugs themselves are still eye-catching and serve as a counter-point to the sort of bulbous shape of the mid-case, elongating the whole package. The contractions and tension in the case design are why it is so successful and enjoyable to look at. "Most of the case is mirror polished, with only the central facet of the midcase brushed to help give definition to what lies above and below. Every piece of metal is highly reflective and smooth, with transitions between components delineated either by razor sharp edges (for instance, where the bezel meets the case) or radiused curves (in the case of the lug shape) so that polishing can be maintained, with the reflections accurately underscoring the changing geometry. This makes the watch nearly impossible to photograph properly, but it looks damn good in person. "The dial is one of the real stars with the SBGK005. It's a deep blue color with a textured pattern that Grand Seiko calls a "Mt. Iwate" pattern after the large volcano that sits near the company's Morioka watchmaking facility. I'd describe it as a combination of a rough grain treatment and a sunburst finish – but most importantly I'd describe it as awesome. This is what initially caught my eye about this watch and it didn't get any less enjoyable to stare at during my week wearing the piece day-in and day-out. "In terms of dial layout, we've got applied markers at the hours, a printed minute track set inside those markers, a running seconds register at nine o'clock (with a printed scale), a power reserve indicator at three o'clock, and a combination applied/printed logo at 12 o'clock. The central hour and minute hands are brushed on top and diamond-cut and polished at the edges, while the smaller hands for the seconds and power reserve are black polished. The asymmetry is pleasing and I'm very, very glad that Grand Seiko kept this thing date and numeral free. Without any numbers and dial openings, you're free to enjoy the finishes and precision orientation of the watch overall. "One of the most striking things about this watch is the way that the dial seems to almost explode from the center of the case. It's so large compared to the overall size of the watch, with the slim reflective bezel providing just enough of a frame to set it off. This gives the watch the appearance of being much larger than 39mm, since you get so much high-impact dial in a relatively compact package. "Powering the SBGK005 is the caliber 9S63, which is, of course, an in-house Seiko movement (which is true of all Seiko watches, in case you didn't know). The 9S63 is an evolution of an existing caliber, the 9S64, just with the small seconds and power reserve indicators added for this new dial layout. You still get 72 hours of power reserve and the movement is regulated to +5/-3 seconds, which Grand Seiko helpfully says will yield about +10/-1 seconds per day in normal use. The finishing is classic Grand Seiko, with wide stripes on the plates and bridges, deeply blued screws, and a really nice countersink on the mainspring barrel. You can see all of this at work through the sapphire case. "I've worn a handful of Grand Seikos over the years, and like its compatriots, the SBGK005 also delivers big in the little areas. The hands are some of the best that you'll find on any watch on the planet – and I mean at any price point too. Likewise, the way that the sub-dial hands are black polished so that they seem to come in and out of shadow as you turn your wrist is incredible. The hour markers never all look quite the same, as each catches the light a bit differently. The dial is truly top notch across the board – despite the more expensive rose gold models having maki-e lacquer dials, I think this is the best looking dial on any of the four new Slim Elegance models. Ultimately, it's pretty simple: The more I wore the SBGK005, the more I liked it." Selling this watch with the original midnight blue crocodile bracelet and a beautiful GS steel mesh bracelet included. Note: There are no returns. The watch is as described. Please check the pictures carefully. Foreign buyers should contact me to discuss shipping. Local pickup in New York City is doable. This item's authenticity will be verified by experts before delivery