Grand Seiko

Kanro SBGE271

Reference Number :

SBGE271

Series : Elegance

Retail: $6,500

(As of: 02/2025)

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Quick TakeThe SBGE271 "Kanro" isn't just a watch; it is a wearable poem to Autumn's peak. The dark, textured dial captures the deepening twilight, contrasted by the gold GMT hand, a glimmer like the first frost. Feel the smooth sweep of the Spring Drive seconds hand – it doesn't tick, it flows, mirroring the quiet passage of time, reminiscent of moonlight gliding across a still lake. The 9R66 movement, a marvel of engineering, provides the function, and the heart of the watch. This Grand Seiko isn't about shouting for attention. It's about appreciating the subtly. It's in the perfectly finished indices that catch the light, the balanced proportions, the comfortable weight on your wrist. You get the 72-hour power reserve, the useful GMT function, and you are good to go. This is a watch for those who find beauty in precision, and a connection to the natural world, all wrapped in a package of elegant restraint.

DescriptionThe Grand Seiko SBGE271, a member of the Elegance Collection, possesses a stainless steel exterior construction. The case measures 40.2mm in diameter, with a lug-to-lug distance of 48.5mm and a thickness of 14.0mm. Visibility is enhanced through a box-shaped sapphire crystal, treated with an anti-reflective coating applied to the inner surface. The case back is of a see-through design, secured by six screws, permitting observation of the movement within. The bracelet, also stainless steel, has a width of 19mm where it meets the case, and utilizes a three-fold clasp with a push-button release mechanism for secure fastening. The total perimeter of the band is specified as 192mm. This timepiece incorporates a 24-hour hand, facilitating a dual-time display, adding practical functionality for travelers or those who communicate across time zones. A power reserve indicator is also usefully included.

Powering the SBGE271 is the Caliber 9R66, a Spring Drive movement. This movement type is renowned for its smooth, gliding seconds hand motion, unlike traditional mechanical or quartz movements. The 9R66 boasts a power reserve of approximately 72 hours (3 days) when fully wound. Its timekeeping accuracy is rated at ±15 seconds per month, which translates to an average daily deviation of ±1 second. The watch has a magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m, safeguarding the movement from the effects of common magnetic fields. It exhibits a water resistance of 10 bar, making it suitable for daily wear and exposure to splashes, rain. The movement incorporates 30 jewels, used to reduce friction and wear on critical components. Additionally, the watch has a calendar-linked time difference adjustment function. The overall mass of the timepiece is 152 grams.

GenderMen

SignaturesGrand Seiko

Country of OriginJapan

Case Size40.2 mm

MovementAutomatic

Caliber9R66

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Power Reserve, GMT

Power Reserve72 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal