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Grand Seiko SBGA371 AJHH

Grand Seiko SBGA371 AJHH

£4,110.00 GBP
£4,110.00 GBP
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Model: Grand Seiko SBGA371 AJHH - Limited Edition

Year: 2018, and Limited to 500 pieces

Features:

The Theme. A striking Grand Seiko designed by one of Japan’s most famous record producers. Yasushi Akimoto describes time displayed on smartphones as “flavourless” and prefers to give watches as gifts whenever possible. As one of Japan’s most successful producers, he certainly has the means to indulge this habit, but for him, it’s not about the monetary value of the watch. Akimoto believes that by giving someone a watch, you are offering them a true understanding of time and its fleeting nature. You can choose to sit and watch the seconds tick away or use them to do something meaningful. Slightly depressing, but true.

The Design. And that is exactly why Akimoto chose to highlight the 9 o’clock hour marker in vermillion red. It’s often mistakenly thought that Akimoto sought to highlight 9 because it’s the time employees should arrive at work and leave work (9am to 9pm). It plays into the salaryman stereotype in Japan, so you’ll find that explanation across the internet, but the real reason is more nuanced. Akimoto sees 9am as the time you do your most important work. It’s fairly common for office workers in Japan to arrive at work at 8am, and then spend an hour building up to their most important tasks. In a mirrored philosophy of his ideal morning, Akimoto thinks if you start drinking at 8pm, you should hit the sweet spot by 9pm! If you can achieve balance between both types of nines, you’ll live a good life according to Akimoto.

Limited. Interestingly, the coppery-pink hue that graces the dial has been promised to Akimoto as “his” color. Grand Seiko has assured that they will never use it on another watch again. The exclusivity doesn’t stop there; the SBGA371 was released as a Limited Edition for the AJHH (Association Japon de la Haute Horlogerie), meaning it was only available in AJHH-affiliated stores. There are just 26 of these stores, and they are all located in Japan.

Condition: In great condition overall, there are some small marks/hairlines on the bezel. The metal edge of the caseback has been scratches at the top and bottom of it, but the exhibition crystal is unmarked.

Scope: Full box and papers. 

Movement: : 9R65 Spring Drive, 72 Hour Power Reserve, 30 Jewels

Dimensions:

  • Case Width: 39.0mm
  • Case Thickness: 12.7mm
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FAQs

Do you ship globally?

Absolutely - our watches are regularly shipped all over the world. Shipping typically takes:

  • 4-9 business days to reach North America
  • 4-12 business days to reach Europe
  • 4-12 business days to reach Asia and Oceania.

All of our packages are securely shipped, fully insured, and trackable door-to-door.

Do I have to pay customs or taxes?

It depends on so many factors, including but not limited to; the cost of the watch, the type of watch you've bought (vintage, new, or modified), and the import and tax laws of your country. If you're unsure we recommend checking the import laws that relate to your country before ordering.

Are your watches water resistant?

All of our watch mods are tested by our own pressure depth testing equipment, and are guaranteed to resistant water up to 50m of depth. Seiko Originals have varied levels of depth resistance, which will be stated in the description of each watch.

Can I modify an existing design?

We welcome all ideas! Get in touch via the Contact Us page and we can let you know the possibility and cost of any potential alterations.

What is your returns policy?

Due to the hand-made nature of the Seiko Mods, we offer a 7 day returns period after the watch has been received. The returner must bear the cost of the returns, and the watch must be returned in the same condition as it arrived. We do not offer returns on any bespoke or custom-made watches.

Due to the vintage nature of the Seiko Originals, returns are considered on a case-by-case basis, as vintage items typically have a no returns policy.

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