Save space in the watch box - Grand Seiko 60th anniversary editions
οΏΌ JAN 30, 2020 Press Release In the late 1950βs, a small team of Seikoβs finest watchmakers came together with a very simple yet ambitious aim. It was to create the very best watch of which they were capable, with the highest possible levels of precision,...
Menβs automatic hi-beat looks good....
The vibrant blue dial with red and gold accents is a strong look.
This is almost a preview for 2020βs other models
Blue Ceramic bezel? That looks cool!
Not totally charmed
Bonjour from Paris, For the SBGH281, I expected a special edition of the 9S85. I would say that the case & dial beauty could decline such a caliber. I assume the case back has a gold Grand Seiko medallion too ?
Back side no medal on automatic
There is a blue lion though Medallion on quartz Not on Sport model though π it is an aggressive case shape. ...
Back side no medal on automatic - Disapointed.
Finally, I think the quartz model is more qualitative.
I find the Boutique Limited edition a few notches above these 60th Anni.
Mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 GMT Grand Seiko Boutique Limited Edition ...
A beauty indeed this SBGJ231
Japan Seiko Premium Boutique exclusive and is not found outside Japan
Imagine the scheduling logistics at the GS workshops ....
2000 of this one delivery by Feb, 1500 of that one delivery by March, 300 this, 250 that, a bunch of these and those for Japan. Others for boutiques ... etc etc
SBGJ235 is a boutique exclusive but available in GS boutiques worldwide
Website states expected dates around Feb/Mar 2020 Movement is hi-beat Calibre 9S86 with GMT complication. Approx 55 hours Reserve. See through case back. Classic Blue Dial Mt. Iwate pattern with a 44GS style case design.
