Description
About Grand Seiko SBGX265
Grand Seiko Heritage Collection
Quartz model with a smaller case that sits naturally on your wrist
Grand Seiko believes that the essential qualities of a wristwatch are accuracy, beauty, legibility, durability, and ease of use. The 9F quartz model is the result of our sincere and extensive pursuit of these factors that apparently seem to be so ordinary. This ultimate quartz watch has been created by incorporating a number of innovative features and by thinking outside the box of traditional quartz models.
The beautiful mirror surfaces are free of distortion, while an elaborate brushed finish quietly emphasizes the presence of the watch. With a case size precisely calculated to fit elegantly beneath a shirt cuff, the watch exudes a sporty character through its striking blue dial. Subtle yet assured, it is a timepiece designed to be a trusted companion that offers both quiet dignity and unwavering reliability.
Grand Seiko SBGX265 Features
Quartz Caliber 9F62
Grand Seiko’s 9F quartz has been carefully handcrafted by experienced artisans to incorporate innovations, such as the Instant Date Change Mechanism and the Backlash Auto-Adjust Mechanism. Now, over a quarter-century since it made its appearance, 9F continues to contribute to Grand Seiko’s celebrated reputation for precision as the pinnacle of quartz-based movements.
- Allergy-safe metal
- Date display
- Solid screw case back
- Pull out crown
Grand Seiko SBGX265 History
Prior to 1960, to challenge the status of Swiss watches and change the perception of Japanese watches, Daini Seikosha and Suwa began the discussion of a product line that can match the quality of Swiss watches under the suggestion of the parent company. At the time, Suwa Seikosha Co. was in charge of manufacturing men’s watches, so it was decided that Suwa would be producing the first Grand Seiko (GS).
The first Grand Seiko was released in 1960, it was based on Seiko’s previous high-end watch, CROWN. This Grand Seiko has a 25-jewel, manual-winding, 3180 caliber, and only 36,000 units were produced. This was also the first chronometer-grade watch manufactured in Japan, and it was based on Seiko’s own chronometer standard.
Design style
The design language of the Grand Seiko was set in 1967, with the creation of Grand Seiko 44GS. The 44GS set the ground for all future Grand Seiko with nine elements. These elements help improve the legibility of the watch under different situations, and create a sharp, crisp visual impression:
- Double width index at 12 o’clock
- Multi-faceted rectangular markers
- Highly polished bezel
- Highly polished planes and two-dimensional surface
- Half recessed crown
- Flat dial
- Multi-faceted hour and minute hands
- Curved side line
- Reverse slanted bezel wall and case side
- Dress style with simple but beautiful design
- Zaratsu polishing
source : wikipedia
