

The yellow accents and large hands might not be for everyone, but the SBGX339 offers ultimate legibility. The 43.6mm case also features a water resistance rating of 200 meters, a screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and a clean dial design that is devoid of a date window. So, there’s no worry that it will need to be reset. The Grand Seiko 9F61 movement is accurate to within +10/-10 seconds per year. The Grand Seiko SBGX339 is an insanely capable dive watch with a rugged case, modern design, and a marvel of a movement. Either watch is an excellent everyday wear, and either would make a solid foundation for a growing watch collection.īelieve it or not, there’s a quartz watch on our list. Its successor, the SBGA211 Snowflake is nearly identical, but features new branding on the dial from Grand Seiko. Because of its popularity, the Snowflake is one of the most in-demand Grand Seikos around. On top of that, the case is made from titanium, which allows it to be super strong while remaining feather-light. It features a 9R65 spring drive movement with a power reserve of 72 hours. The textured white dial, classic 40mm size, and 100 meters of water resistance make the Snowflake a timepiece for all occasions. The SBGA011, commonly known as the “Snowflake,” is one of the best-known watches in Grand Seiko’s catalog.

The watch carries a Caliber 9S65 movement, which features a 72-hour power reserve and accuracy of +10/-1 seconds per day. That flexibility and quality are hallmarks of Grand Seiko’s watches, including the SBGR261. It’s also got highly polished surfaces and elegant lines, so it’s just as at home with a suit or in the boardroom. With its cream dial, high level of legibility, and date window, the SBGR261 could easily be worn as a sports watch or as a daily driver. The Grand Seiko SBGR261 is a great example of the watches that have made the company such a legendary presence. These are all models that you can find on our site, and they all feature advanced movements and versatile designs.

To celebrate Grand Seiko joining the Crown & Caliber family of watches, we’ve chosen seven of our favorites from the company’s limited collection to share with you here.

The company’s watches are versatile and are all exercises in modern designs without betraying the precision and heritage that characterizes high-end watches coming out of Japan. The Grand Seiko catalog is packed with so many great models that it’d take a year to cover them all.
