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Grand Seiko
Ref. SBGD001
An impressive and heavy platinum wristwatch with spring drive, 8 day power reserve, certificate and presentation box
Estimate
CHF30,000 - 50,000
€27,200 - 45,300
$32,700 - 54,400
Sold For
CHF88,200
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Grand Seiko
Year
2016
Reference No
SBGD001
Case No
660'003
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Manual, cal. 9R01, 56 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum Grand Seiko deployant clasp
Dimensions
43mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Grand Seiko guarantee dated 19 August, 2016, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Heavy and exceedingly well-made, many consider the SBGD001 the "holy grail" for Grand Seiko collectors. Powered by the incredibly well-finished Spring Drive movement, it is one of the finest creations made by Grand Seiko today. Every element, inside and out, is executed with excellence. The polished, bevelled edges of the movement bridges, or anglage, is incredibly well done - crisp, sharply defined, and mirror polished. Fitting, as the movement is finished by Micro Artist Studio. The textured dial is particularly beautiful, catching the light subtly. In fact, collectors have dubbed this effect “diamond dust”.
The platinum case is particularly heavy and impressive, giving the watch a stealth and understated appearance. Offered with its original certificate, it marks the first time the model appears on the international auction market.
The platinum case is particularly heavy and impressive, giving the watch a stealth and understated appearance. Offered with its original certificate, it marks the first time the model appears on the international auction market.