{"product_id":"grand-seiko-grey-beast-sbgv245","title":"Grand Seiko \"Grey Beast\" SBGV245","description":"\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grand Seiko \"Grey Beast\" SBGV245\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: October 2018\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Feel.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Look.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dial.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Utility.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e In great condition overall. Some small marks can be seen on the polished flanks of the case. On the original strap and clasp. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eScope\u003c\/strong\u003e: Box and papers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9F82 Quartz (±10 seconds per year)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Width: 40.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug to Lug: 47.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Thickness: 11.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug Width: 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60501810282830,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/8977\/9534\/files\/Grand_Seiko_SBGV245_Grey_Beast_9F82_Quartz_Watch_d625256a-207c-41ac-9568-623183d8973c.jpg?v=1787430957","url":"https:\/\/provenancewatches.com\/products\/grand-seiko-grey-beast-sbgv245","provider":"Provenance Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}