Grand Seiko

Stainless Steel SBGA469

Reference Number :

SBGA469

Series : Heritage

Retail: $5,200

(As of: 01/2025)

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Quick TakeThis Grand Seiko rocks a dark, almost mysterious indigo dial that pays tribute to the legendary samurai and their quest for good fortune in the heat of battle. It's not just a pretty face; the dial texture is like a rugged, hand-hewn rock, a nod to the raw strength and resilience those warriors needed. This isn't your typical tick-tock watch either. Powered by the Spring Drive movement, the second's hand glides like a silent ninja, mirroring time's endless march. With a 72-hour power reserve, you see a subtle indicator near the 8, this piece is ready for a long weekend of adventure, whether you're scaling a mountain or just kicking back. The stainless steel case and bracelet? Pure class, with just the right amount of heft to feel substantial, but not like you're lugging around a dumbbell on your wrist. This is a timepiece with some real soul, blending the heritage, precision, and a dash of that warrior spirit into a truly unique package.

DescriptionGrand Seiko's SBGA469, a distinguished member of the Heritage Collection, is available exclusively through Grand Seiko Boutiques Online. Encased in stainless steel, the case has dimensions of 41.0mm in diameter, a lug-to-lug measurement of 49.0mm, and a thickness of 12.5mm. The case back is both see-through and screw-down, allowing a view of the intricate movement within. Protecting the dial is a dual-curved sapphire crystal, treated with an anti-reflective coating on the inner surface for enhanced clarity. The bracelet, also made of stainless steel, has a width of 20mm and features a three-fold clasp with a push-button release, designed to fit a maximum perimeter of 195mm. This model has a weight of 150 grams, providing a substantial yet comfortable presence on the wrist. The watch offers water resistance up to 10 bar and magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m, ensuring durability and reliability in various conditions.

Powering the SBGA469 is Grand Seiko's unique Spring Drive Caliber 9R65, an innovative movement that combines the motive force of a mainspring found in mechanical watches with the high precision of a quartz watch. This caliber provides an accuracy of ±15 seconds per month, which translates to approximately ±1 second per day. Once fully wound, the movement has a power reserve of approximately 72 hours (3 days), indicated by a discreet power reserve indicator located near the eight o'clock marker. The seconds hand moves in a silent and smooth gliding motion across the dial, a hallmark of the Spring Drive technology, meant to reflect the natural and continuous flow of time. The dial itself is a deep Katsuiro indigo, a color historically favored by Samurai warriors for its association with good fortune in battle. The texture of the dial is designed to resemble solid rock, adding a unique, hand-hewn aesthetic. Further design features include a screw-down crown and the use of 30 jewels within the movement to reduce friction and wear, thereby increasing the watch's longevity.

GenderMen

SignaturesGrand Seiko

Country of OriginJapan

Case Size41 mm

MovementAutomatic

Caliber9R65

FunctionsHours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Power Reserve

Power Reserve72 Hours

Case MaterialsStainless Steel

Bezel MaterialsStainless Steel

Lug MaterialsStainless Steel

Case BackSapphire Crystal