Grand Seiko celebrates the vibrant red hues of autumn with its latest creation, the Hi-Beat 36000 GMT SBGJ273. Featuring a vivid red and textured dial, the watch draws inspiration from the phenomenon known as “Yuka Momiji,” which reflects the interplay of autumn maple leaves on the lacquered wooden floors of a traditional Japanese house.
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The SBGJ273 adopts the classic case design from the Elegance collection, inspired by the very first Grand Seiko timepiece from 1960. The round case measures 39.5mm in diameter and incorporates a box-shaped sapphire crystal, reminiscent of mid-century styling. The red and textured dial makes a bold statement, with stainless steel hour markers and hour, minute, and second hands complementing the overall stainless steel aesthetic. A gold-toned GMT hand adds to the seasonal color scheme.
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Powering the SBGJ273 is the Hi-Beat 36000 GMT Caliber 9S86 with automatic winding, operating at a frequency of 36,000 vibrations per hour (10 beats per second). The watch maintains precision timekeeping, with an average daily rate of +5 to -3 seconds per day. It reliably runs with a power reserve of 55 hours.
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Pricing for the new Grand Seiko SBGJ273 is marked at $7,100.
To learn more, visit Grand Seiko, here.
I own a GS and enjoy it for what it is but I feel it is long overdue for bracelet advancement with a micro adjustment and what every GMT should have, plenty of lume.