Grand Seiko SBGX - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

This watch series dates from 2008, it is the second of the series that I own, a textured dial in a gray tone, all embellished with this crown guard which gives it this sporty look to which I am so sensitive. As for the aesthetics, we find all the elements that make the worldwide success of the brand. Edges, applied indices and mirror polishing, what can I say except to appreciate? All quartz-powered, caliber 9F62 power reserve of 3 years, frequency of 32.768 Hz for a precision of plus or minus 10 seconds per year! I don't wear it enough but each time it is always a special moment, a real pleasure.

I acquired this magnificent GS at the same time as my 45GS. I bought it online and had it shipped from Japan. It is a fairly difficult model to find, it was the only one for sale online at the time and even now, there is not always a copy for sale online. I had already spotted this model 2 years before but I had always hesitated to take the plunge. I had doubts about the size of the watch, being only 37mm, and about the doming of the sapphire crystal which I feared would be too significant. When I received this sbgx, I was immediately won over. The doming of the glass is especially striking in the photo but when you look at the watch, the glass remains quite discreet. And the size of the watch is perfect for my 18.5cm wrist. The diameter is 37mm but the dial takes up a large part of the case, the watch does not look small on the wrist at all. The 9F movement is ultra precise and I don't need to reset it when I take it out of my box. The polishing of the long indexes is impressive! I am won over by this sbgx119 (which I prefer to its post-2018 sbgx319 variant which only has the Grand Seiko logo on the upper part of the dial).