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Grand Seiko SBGA481
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Grand Seiko SBGA481

Diver

$11,100Stock unknown

9 matched eBay listings

Case

Diameter
44.5mm
Thickness
14.3mm
Lug-to-lug
50mm
Lug width
23mm
Material
Titanium
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes

Movement

Caliber
Grand Seiko 9R65
Type
Spring Drive
Power reserve
72h

Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko's Spring Drive caliber combines a mechanical mainspring with an electronic regulator to achieve a perfectly smooth gliding seconds hand and accuracy of plus or minus 1 second per day. The Tri-synchro regulator uses the energy of the mainspring to generate electricity that powers the quartz oscillator and IC, eliminating the need for a battery. A 72-hour power reserve and 30 jewels make it one of the most technologically unique movements in horology.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
dauphine

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SBGA481 collection · 13 watches

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SBGC25344.5mm
SBGE253
SBGE25340.5mm
SBGE277
SBGE27744mm
SBGE285
SBGE28541mm
SBGE307
SBGE30744.5mm
SBGH289
SBGH28943.8mm
SBGJ237
SBGJ23744.2mm
SBGJ249
SBGJ24939.5mm
SBGJ259
SBGJ25940mm
SBGN027
SBGN02739mm
SBGP015
SBGP01540mm
SBGV245
SBGV24540mm
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01The market

Market prices.

Retail$11,100

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Retail stock & market context

Grand Seiko on the secondhand market

+7.5%

2026 so far · +4.0% to +12.1% · 41 matched watches

In line with the index

Divers as a group: +6.6% · 340 matched watches

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGA481 for its exceptional lightness and the majestic way it shines in sunlight, with many noting the winding action feels and sounds exceptionally good. Reviewers describe it as a "bonkers creation" that is "unapologetically Grand Seiko," featuring a large titanium case with sharp angles and a unique hour hand. Some owners find the red dial accents and power reserve indicator "a bit much," while others appreciate its "geeky, techy vibe" and consider it more fun and daring than conventional designs. Accuracy is reported to be excellent, with one owner noting it gains less than 2 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA481 highly for its unique design and impressive lightness.

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