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Grand Seiko SBGH281 — SBGH281G
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Grand Seiko SBGH281

Ref. SBGH281G
Dress

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is lauded for its 44GS-style case, which exemplifies the brand's "Grammar of Design" with its sharp facets and broad case band, and its Hi-Beat 36000vph Caliber 9S85 movement, noted for an ultra-smooth second hand. Reviewers highlight the exceptional finishing, including Zaratsu polishing and hand-polished markers, as offering significant value at its €6,200 price point. The watch features an accuracy rating of +5/–3 seconds per day, a 55-hour power reserve, and 100-meter water resistance, all executed to Grand Seiko's high standards, and is limited to 1,500 pieces. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH281 highly for its iconic case design and superb finishing at its price.

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Case
40mm
Power Reserve
55h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Sapphire + AR
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Case Dimensions

Diameter40mm
Thickness13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug46.2mm
Lug Width19mm
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Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
AR CoatingYes
Dial ColorSBGH281G
04

Movement

Caliber
9S85
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve55 hours
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleSunburst
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsDauphine
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In a nutshell

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is an automatic dress watch, with a 40mm stainless steel case, 13.3mm thick, powered by the 9S85 movement and a 55-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $6,300.

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