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Grand Seiko SBGH281
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Grand Seiko · Heritage

Grand Seiko SBGH281

Dress

$6,300Stock unknown

65 matched eBay listings

Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug-to-lug
46.2mm
Lug width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes

Movement

Caliber
Grand Seiko 9S85
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
55h

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
dauphine

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SBGH281 collection · 23 watches

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SBGA211
SBGA21141mm
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SBGA375
SBGA37540mm
SBGA384
SBGA38440mm
SBGA385
SBGA38540mm
SBGA413
SBGA41340mm
SBGA427
SBGA42739mm
SBGA469
SBGA46941mm
SBGH263
SBGH26339.5mm
SBGH341
SBGH34138mm
SBGH347
SBGH34737mm
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7 colorways

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01The market

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Retail$6,300

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Somewhere in +2.5% to +10.0%

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02The connection engine

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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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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