Grand Seiko SBGJ Owner Review : Singular, accomplished and impressive

Here is a very special Grand Seiko, which shows the other face of the famous manufacturer. A watch reserved for the rare Japanese "Master Shop". Here the elegance that characterizes the brand's consumer models is replaced by another DNA, that of performance and 21st century technology. We start with the materials used, with a titanium and blue ceramic case, just like the two-tone bracelet, for a unique rendering, a featherweight, and a solidity without equal in modern watchmaking. Then we lay our eyes on the dial, and there, new surprise. Large Arabic numerals in a very geometric font, a embossed pattern full of relief, large indices with a lot of luminescence. We are definitely on a sporty model without compromise. Then we notice the dauphine hands, very thin and slender, with the usual charm of Grand Seiko and an immaculate polish, and we breathe a little more tranquility. The 44mm diameter GMT bezel seems to belong directly to the rest of the case and fits superbly into this very light and readable sports watch. The crown benefits from a very special treatment with a recess in a particularly ergonomic titanium support that moves it away from the wrist for increased comfort and protection. The whole thing is enhanced by a 5Hz high-frequency movement whose components have been manufactured using proprietary MEMS technology guaranteeing tiny tolerances. This is what Grand Seiko can offer at its best, it is simply incomparable to the rest of modern watchmaking productions. I add that the watch goes very well with different types of bracelets, it has very rarely left my wrist since its acquisition.