2020 Grand Seiko Elegance Power Reserve 39mm SBGK007G

Here we have a 2020 Grand Seiko Elegance Power Reserve SBGK007G, part of their Elegance collection. The beautifully sculpted 39mm brushed and Zaratsu-polished stainless steel case sits snugly on your wrist, with thick, flat-ended tapered lugs and a slim profile. A lug-to-lug length of 43.5mm and a case thickness of 11.5mm ensure a comfortable fit. On the right side is a signed crown. A smooth Zaratsu-polished bezel holds a dual-domed sapphire crystal, AR-coated on the inside, above a stunning, crisp white dial. The outer minute track features facet-edged indexes, Zaratsu-polished markings indicating the hours. At 3 o’clock, a power reserve indicator is positioned. At 9 o’clock, a small seconds subdial is located, both complemented by razor-edged Zaratsu-polished Dauphine hands that shimmer with the dial as you rotate your wrist. At 12 o’clock, we have the applied GS and Grand Seiko printed underneath, completing this dynamic dress watch. On the reverse, a screw-down exhibition case back features engraved details of the watch around the edge, and a Grand Seiko blue lion motif is printed in the centre, showcasing the manually wound Grand Seiko Cal. 9S63, 33 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour and an impressive 72-hour power reserve; the movement has been adjusted to six positions and temperatures at the factory, finished with attractive Cotes de Geneve decoration and blued screws. The movement has been developed using Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, in which precise components are produced through advanced semiconductor manufacturing. It comes paired with its original 19mm Grand Seiko leather strap and a signed push-button folding buckle. The watch also includes its Grand Seiko presentation box, swing tag, and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Grand Seiko Box, swing tag and paperwork. It comes paired with its original 19mm Grand Seiko leather strap and signed push-button folding pin buckle. The watch is from October 2020 and is sold in worn condition, as you can see from the photographs. It comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

The first thing that strikes many when they wear this watch is just how incredibly comfortable it is. Grand Seiko's case design doesn't always get the recognition it deserves, but the beautifully sculpted lugs and perfectly judged proportions allow it to sit effortlessly on the wrist. It's one of those watches you almost forget you're wearing. Then there's the finishing. The razor-sharp Zaratsu polishing, the immaculate white dial, and the beautifully executed manual-wind movement all remind you why Grand Seiko has earned such a devoted following. Every detail has been considered and executed to an exceptionally high standard. Perhaps the biggest surprise, though, is just how much value these represent on the pre-owned market. For the level of craftsmanship, finishing, and movement quality you're getting, I genuinely think they're among the best buys in modern watchmaking. I would not hesitate to add this modern gem to your collection today!

Reference : SBGK007G (9S63-00A0)
Movement : Manually Wound Grand Seiko Cal. 9S63
Age : October 2020
Year : 2020
Case Size : 39mm
Case Thickness : 11.5mm
Lug to Lug : 43.5mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

The first Grand Seiko debuted in Tokyo in 1960 at Suwa Seikosha, established in 1942 in Nagano, Japan. Grand Seiko watches are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans and master watchmakers, often referred to as Takumi (meaning "master craftsman" or "artisan" in Japanese). In 1962, Taro Tanaka developed a set of design guidelines known as the "Grammar of Design," which aimed to create a cohesive look for Seiko watches. These guidelines encompassed nine key principles that distinguished the watches. Some of these principles involve Zaratsu polishing that makes the watch surfaces shine beautifully and reflect light in interesting ways. There’s also an emphasis on using unique shapes for the watch cases, ensuring that every part is perfectly shaped, and adding features like sharp, clean edges and well-designed hands and markers that catch the eye. Today, Tanaka's principles still apply to the modern Grand Seiko philosophy. Rather than sending its 25 Jewels Chronometer movement to the Swiss to be tested, Seiko decided to do the testing itself. The European Chronometer Official Association believed that a chronometer-rated watch had to be independently tested to be awarded that designation. Seiko watches were not independently tested, so therefore they could not be chronometers. The ECOA did what irritated watchmakers do: they wrote a stern letter to Seiko requesting that the designation of Chronometer on Grand and King Seiko watches stop. Seiko obliged and ceased using the text chronometer on their watches. In response, the Japanese Chronometer Authorisation Association was started in 1968 as an independent group to test timepieces to chronometer standards. The Association was short-lived: due to the rise of quartz watches, it closed in 1983. Today, Grand Seiko movements are tested over 17 days in 6 positions compared to COSC testing over 15 days in 5 positions. In 1985, Suwa Seikosha became Seiko Epson Corporation. In 2017, Seiko announced that Grand Seiko would become an independent brand. Grand Seiko watches are known for their unique quality because a single craftsman puts together each one, whether it uses quartz, mechanical movement, or Spring Drive technology. In the Shinshu Watch Studio, a talented watchmaker named Yoshifusa Nakazawa leads a skilled team at the Micro Artist Studio. This special workshop is dedicated to creating some of the most intricate and beautifully designed Spring Drive watches, which are carefully finished and assembled by hand.