Grand Seiko

44GS SBGW297

Reference Number :

SBGW297

Series : Heritage

Retail: $5,600

(As of: 01/2025)

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Quick TakeThis watch is a study in contrasts, a little bit yin, a little bit yang. The smaller 36.5mm case and the hand-wound movement scream vintage cool, but that radiant sunburst dial? That's pure modern swagger. It's the kind of watch that doesn't need to shout to make a statement, but you know it will turn heads. Those classic, yet incredibly sharp angles and crisp lines of the 44GS design language are as timeless as it gets. The SBGW297, though, is one of the more scaled-back watches in Grand Seiko's catalog. This watch could work in pretty much any environment, whether in a corporate boardroom or a weekend jaunt. This piece is not just about keeping time, it's about celebrating it, one manually wound, meticulously crafted tick at a time.

DescriptionThe Grand Seiko SBGW297, part of the esteemed Heritage Collection, offers a contemporary reinterpretation of the iconic 44GS design initially released in 1967. This timepiece features a stainless steel exterior with a case diameter of 36.5mm, a lug-to-lug measurement of 42.7mm, and a thickness of 11.6mm. The case back is a screw type, ensuring robustness and a water resistance of 10 bar. Protecting the dial is a box-shaped sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the inner surface, enhancing visibility while adding a vintage touch. The watch is secured with an 18mm wide stainless steel bracelet, utilizing a three-fold clasp with a push-button release mechanism for ease of use. With a weight of 132 grams, the SBGW297 offers a substantial yet comfortable presence on the wrist.

At the core of the SBGW297 is the Caliber 9S64 manual-winding movement, which provides a power reserve of approximately 72 hours, or three days. The movement is meticulously regulated to a mean daily rate of +5 to -3 seconds per day, measured under controlled conditions across six positions over 12 days. In typical daily use, the accuracy is rated at +10 to -1 seconds per day. The movement features 24 jewels, enhancing its durability and precision. Additionally, the watch is equipped with a magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m, which helps to maintain its accuracy when exposed to common magnetic fields encountered in everyday life. The SBGW297 merges historical design elements with modern engineering, creating a timepiece that is both aesthetically pleasing and functionally superior. The multifaceted, diamond-cut indexes sparkle beautifully and harmonize with the refined white dial, enhancing legibility, while the box glass adds a warm element to the overall design, connecting the watch to its mid-century predecessor.

GenderUnisex

SignaturesGrand Seiko

Country of OriginJapan

Case Size36.5 mm

MovementHandwound

Caliber9S64

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds

Power Reserve72 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSolid