Grand Seiko

Banto SBGW281

Reference Number :

SBGW281

Series : Elegance

Retail: $4,900

(As of: 02/2025)

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Quick TakeThe SBGW281 from Grand Seiko is like that first, real warm day after a long winter. The champagne dial, not just a color, reflects a feeling–Banto, the Japanese concept of winter's end. This isn't a flashy watch, It is comfortable coming in at 61 Grams, it's all about quiet quality. The 37.3mm case houses the hand-wound 9S64 movement, a beautiful piece of engineering, visible through the back. It isn't about bragging rights. This watch delivers 72-hours of power, with a fantastic accuracy rating. It's for someone who appreciates the intricate, the almost invisible details, that others might overlook. The crocodile leather strap isn't a statement; it's just the right choice. The subtle anti-reflective coating on the sapphire, the carefully chosen case dimensions. It's all a reflection of a specific kind of enthusiast—one who finds joy in the understated, the perfectly executed. This timepiece whispers, not shouts about its quality.

DescriptionThe Grand Seiko SBGW281, part of the Elegance Collection, presents a study in understated mechanical refinement. Its stainless steel exterior exhibits a diameter of 37.3mm, a lug-to-lug measurement of 44.3mm, and a thickness of 11.7mm. These dimensions contribute to a classic presence on the wrist. The case incorporates a see-through case back, secured by six screws, offering a view of the meticulously finished movement within. Protection for the dial is provided by a box-shaped sapphire crystal, treated with an anti-reflective coating on its inner surface to enhance readability. The overall weight of the timepiece is kept to a comfortable 61 grams. The strap uses crocodile leather which has a perimeter of 195mm. The strap connects to the case with a band width of 19mm.

The timepiece is driven by the Caliber 9S64, a manually wound movement. This movement is notable for its construction and performance, offering a power reserve of approximately 72 hours, or three days, when fully wound. This extended power reserve is achieved, in part, through the use of a long mainspring crafted from Grand Seiko's proprietary SPRON alloy. The balance, also made of SPRON, contributes to the watch's timekeeping stability. The movement's accuracy is within a mean daily rate of +5 to -3 seconds per day which when in normal use becomes +10 to -1 seconds per day. This rating is measured in six positions over 12 days, before movement. The movement, visible through the case back, is hand-assembled and features 24 jewels. Its functional capabilities are complemented by a magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m and splash resistance, rendering it practical for everyday wear.

GenderUnisex

SignaturesGrand Seiko

Country of OriginJapan

Case Size37.3 mm

MovementHandwound

Caliber9S64

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds

Power Reserve72 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal