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Grand Seiko "Grey Beast" SBGV245

Grand Seiko "Grey Beast" SBGV245

£2,450.00 GBP
£2,450.00 GBP
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Model: Grand Seiko "Grey Beast" SBGV245

Year: October 2018

Features:

The Feel. From beautifully textured dials to solid gold cases, Grand Seiko has never struggled to make its quartz line-up feel luxurious. But the appropriately named Grey Beast on offer today rejects that notion entirely, opting instead for toughness over beauty.

The Look. While the hands and indices aren’t wildly different to most of Grand Seiko’s offerings, the presence of LumiBrite on both gives you a clear indication of the utilitarian nature of the watch. Equally, the ballistic nylon strap is made from Cordura - known for its sturdiness - with this being the first time it was used on any Grand Seiko.

The Dial. The Grey Beast’s face is about as far removed from the snow-capped mountains or rippling lake surfaces that typically inspire the company’s higher-end dials, but don’t mistake its ruggedness for banality. The horizontally brushed, silvery-grey plays perfectly against the Grammar of Design case - and yes, while it isn’t the typical shape, the SBGV245’s punchy case meets all of Taro Tanaka’s design philosophy rules. 

The Utility. But this isn’t just a matter of dress up - the Grey Beast lives up to its nickname in more than just looks. The screw-down crown affords the watch 200m of water resistance - double the standard from Grand Seiko - and its 16,000 A/m magnetic resistance is more than triple the typical resistance. With the 9F82 calibre being accurate to ±10 seconds per year, it’s no horological chump either.

The Result. Grand Seiko has since gone on to design entire collections of tough and sporty watches, but in 2018 the SBGV245 was a visual oddity. The timing of its release perfectly coincided with the brand’s international expansion - and the Grey Beast helped to show a wider audience that Grand Seiko was capable of more than pretty colours and textured dials.

Specifications:

Condition: In great condition overall. Some small marks can be seen on the polished flanks of the case. On the original strap and clasp. 

Scope: Box and papers

Movement: 9F82 Quartz (±10 seconds per year)

Dimensions:

  • Case Width: 40.0mm
  • Lug to Lug: 47.1mm
  • Case Thickness: 11.8mm
  • Lug Width: 20mm
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All of our watches are inspected and verified for authenticity - both inside and out. We have over 15 years of sourcing and collecting rare watches in Japan, which is often considered to be one of the best markets for authentic and fully original vintage watches.

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