2022 Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT Green Shunbun 39.5mm SBGJ251G

Here we have a 2022 Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT Green Shunbun SBGJ251, part of their Japanese Seasons collection and inspired by the 24 seasons in Japan, the 39.5mm stainless steel case has been expertly polished for an exquisite finish, and a subtle curve of the drilled lugs sits perfectly on the wrist, and a lug-to-lug length of 47mm and a case thickness of 14mm give the watch an impressive wrist presence, and a polished chamfer edge flows around the case. On the right side is a signed screw-down crown with deep knurling for extra grip. The smooth polished bezel holds a box-shaped sapphire crystal AR coated on the inside above a stunning textured, luscious green dial reflecting the “Shunbun” Spring Equinox and the beginning bloom of the mountain's wild cherry trees. An outer minute chapter ring surrounds applied faceted steel baton indexes marking the hours, chamfered edges Zaratsu hand polished shimmer in the light as you rotate your wrist, small 24-hour numerals are applied underneath, at 3 o’clock a framed date window, elegant steel dauphine hands are Zaratsu polished with razor edges complemented by a tapered sweeping second hand, and a rose gold GMT hand, at 12 o’clock we have the applied “GS” and “Grand Seiko” underneath, at 6 o’clock  “Automatic” “High-Beat 36000” and a rose gold “GMT” complete this nature inspired versatile timepiece. On the reverse, a screw-down exhibition case back, inside an automatic Seiko Hi-Beat Cal. 9S86, 37 jewels, beating at 36,000 beats per hour, developed at their Grand Seiko Studio in Shizukuishi, fitted with a skeletonised rotor, the movement has been adjusted to six positions and temperatures at the factory and finished with attractive Cotes de Geneve decoration, the movement has been developed with Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Technology where precise components are produced using advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The watch comes paired with its Grand Seiko 19mm stainless steel bracelet, which is expertly brushed and polished with a push-button release folding clasp, and the watch comes with its Grand Seiko presentation box, swing tags, and booklet.

This watch is sold with its original Grand Seiko box, swing tags, and booklet. It comes paired with its original Grand Seiko 19mm stainless steel bracelet, expertly brushed and polished with a push-button release three-fold clasp, all links are included. The watch is from Circa 2022 and is sold in worn condition; however, as you can see from the photos, it has been worn a handful of times at most. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

Grand Seiko knows how to produce a watch dial, this Green Shunbun, reference SBGJ251G, is no exception and truly shows what the brand is capable of. The subtle texture throughout the dial begs to be seen up close and the hint of gold on the GMT hand and text on the dial adds the perfect contrast. Powered by the GS Cal. 9S86, this workhorse hi-beat movement makes this watch a real treat to own, so don't hesitate to add it to your collection today!

Reference : SBGJ251G (9S86-00N0)
Movement : Automatic Grand Seiko Cal. 9S86
Age : Circa. 2022
Year : 2022
Case Size : 40mm
Case Thickness : 14mm
Lug to Lug : 47mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Booklets
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. The reference 3180 was made by Suwa Seikosha. Rather than sending its 25 Jewels Chronometer movement to the Swiss to be tested, Seiko decided to do the testing themselves. 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 "Chronometer" on their watches. In response, the Japanese Chronometer Authorization 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.