Grand Seiko SBGR251 Review
The Grand Seiko SBGR251 features a 9S automatic mechanical system that belongs to the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection. That is not all; let's take a glimpse at the Grand Seiko in its essentiality.
The Grand Seiko SBGR251 at a Glimpse
• Movement: Automatic
• Movement/Caliber: PS65
• Number of Jewels: 35
• Diameter: 37.0 mm
• Water-resistance level: 10 ATM
• Weight: 140g
The Grand Seiko SBGR251 case is made of steel material. This casing has a diameter of 37.0 mm and a thickness of 13.3 mm. Like the casing, the bezel material is made from steel. The crystals are exquisite sapphire crystals arranged to perfection.
It also features a silver dial with no dial numerals. The bracelet material is silver steel with a folding clasp. The clasp material is also made from steel. The glass is made from a high definition dual-curved sapphire crystal that features anti-reflective coating. The case material is stainless. It features a see-through back and weighs 140g.
The Grand Seiko SBGR251 has an accuracy of +5 and approximately -3 seconds/ day. The water resistance level is at 10 ATM making it one of the most accurate timepieces money can buy. What more? Seiko SBGR251 comes with a 3- year warranty.
A Closer Look at the Grand Seiko SBGR251
Handsome, comfortable, and nicely contoured to fit the wrist, the Grand Seiko SBGR251 watch is neither thick nor thin. With its 13.3mm of a generously sloped case, it sits perfectly on the wrist. The contours of the case are graceful and more exciting than any other invention out there.
Also, the bezel is conical and relatively flat. It is minimalist as well—allowing the cuffs to slip over the watch. The dial is also as handsomely finished as the case. Like the hands, the aperture for the date, the Grand Seiko logo, and the indices themselves are all finished with diamond-tipped tools. This design adds more finesse and elegance to the timepiece and brings out that solid silvery glitter on your watch.
And that’s not all. The dial also has a sunburst silver center that contributes to its more elegant design. There is a stop-seconds function as well that aids you in working a quick reset on your Grand Seiko SBGR251. There is also set-up and a fast adjustment function for the date.
The Movement of the Grand Seiko SBGR251
The Caliber 9S65 is a sublime and dynamic automatic movement. It is the trademark of the 9S engineering series. The new and old changes may look like they do have a similar design, but they are very different in their performance.
Grand Seiko not only revised the materials it used in making the movements for the Grand Seiko SBGR251. It also applied the most modern MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) technology to implement it. This technology uses a semiconductor manufacturing technology for the production of the different parts of the Grand Seiko SBGR251.
Grand Seiko has also significantly implemented a new design to improve the performance of the oscillating weight winds on the mainspring. The winding on previous models and designs made use of the Grand Seiko’s Magic Lever mechanism. However, this Caliber 9S65 watch uses a reversal gear train system. The durability of this system is further enhanced by the hardening components used on its reversal system.
More specifications on the Grand Seiko SBGR251
• Driving system: Automatic with a manual winding mechanism
• Static Accuracy: +5 to -3 seconds per day
• Typical usage accuracy: +10 to -1 seconds per day
• Power reserve: 72 hours
• Vibrations: 28,800 vibrations per hour
• Jewels: 35 jewels
The Grand Seiko SBGR251 goes for just $3,800. It's a fair price for such a perfect fit. The Grand Seiko SBGR251 makes such a delectable watch. It will make a classy addition to your classic timepiece collection.
About Grand Seiko
The Seiko story began in 1881, when young entrepreneur, Kintaro Hattori decided to open his watch shop in Central Tokyo. At that time, he intended to sell and repair watches and clocks. But like every other entrepreneur, Hattori sought to expand his business.
His simple idea has now bloomed into Seiko becoming the best and the most prominent watch producing company in the world.
Seiko is the most versatile and the most authentic brand when it comes to reaching and offering. With outlets all around the world, the brand continues to produce and distribute exotic and exquisitely finished watches crafted from the best materials money can buy.
With over a century of experience in the watchmaking industry, Seiko has perfected the fine art of creation and design. They use the best Japanese techniques for their processes.
And even as the brand continues to evolve, their core objective has remained unchanged- an undying dedication to creating state-of-the-art watches for classic and high-class individuals like you.
Seiko will continually improve on its designs and provide the best and most reliable automatic timepieces for all occasions. At the moment, Grand Seiko makes watches in 4 main categories: Heritage, Sport, 2020 Novelties, and Elegance. Every watches in these categories are sleek, crafted to perfection, and they deserve to be showcased at the grandest occasions in the world.
