Grand Seiko SBGJ211 Review
The Grand Seiko SBGR211 also belongs to the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection. It uses the mechanical Hi-beat 36000 GMT, with Caliber 9S86 high specification movements that deliver the same accuracy as the Grand Seiko SBGR251 (between +5 and -3 seconds per day).
The Grand Seiko SBGJ211 at a glimpse:
• Movement: Automatic
• Movement/Caliber: 9S86
• Number of Jewels: 37
• Diameter: 40.0 mm
• Water-resistance level: 10 ATM
• Weight: 107g
A Closer Look at the Grand Seiko SBGJ211
The Grand Seiko SBGJ211 is built with a similar power reserve of 55 hours as the Grand Seiko SBGR251 model. It offers a calendar-linked time difference adjustment function and Greenwich Meridian Time functions that are handy for your international travels.
Your time, therefore, remains uncompromised and unaffected when the timezone changes. This GMT hand also shows the time in the home timezone. Also, the crown on the Grand Seiko SBGJ211 can be pulled out by a single notch to reset the hour hand without tampering with the settings and movement of the second hand. This enables an exceptional level of accuracy that is created by the Hi-beat 36000. The crown is also screw-down as well
The glass exterior is made of dual-curved sapphire with anti-reflective coating on the inner surfaces. The casing has a diameter of 40mm and a thickness of 14mm, which allows it to go smoothly around the hand. The perimeter of the band also runs at 203mm with a three-clasp fold and a push-button release. Overall, it weighs 107g.
The watch is simply stunning and would make a great addition to your collection. All in all, it has a wide-mirror surface as well as an intricate and multifaceted shape. This gives the watch a beautiful shine and luster. The Grand Seiko SBGJ211, like all other Grand Seiko Heritage beauties, is also water-resistant. The water resistance is at 10 atmospheres. It is magnetic resistant. The Grand Seiko SBGJ211 also has an allergic reaction to metal.
The Movement of the Grand Seiko SBGJ211
The Caliber movement on the Grand Seiko SBGJ211 is the perfect representation of Seiko’s undying commitment to quality. The Grand Seiko SBGJ211 maintains this iconic display of class and implements essential GMT functions. The Grand Seiko SBGJ211 has a typical usage accuracy of +8 to -1 per day. The model features 37 jewels- two more jewels than the SBGR251 watch. The vibrations on the exquisite watch are 36,000 vibrations per hour. These vibrations equal a wave of 10 beats per second.
The watch also comes in a high-intensity titanium case with its hi-beat 36,000 GMT. Its bracelet is made from high-intensity titanium. These extra additions allow the Grand Seiko SBGJ211 to be scratch and corrosion-resistant. It also makes the Grand Seiko SBGJ211 30% lighter to wear than some other watches with a stainless steel casing. Together, the Grand Seiko SBGJ211 utilizes between 200-300 independent pieces. All of these are brought together by the most experienced hands and best equipment in the world.
More specifications on the Grand Seiko SBGJ211
• Driving system: Automatic with a manual winding mechanism
• Static Accuracy: +5 to -3 seconds per day
• Standard usage accuracy: +8 to -1 seconds per day
• Power reserve: 55 hours
• Vibrations: 36,000 vibrations per hour
• Jewels: 37 jewels
The SBGJ211 goes for a fair price and is by far worth every bit of it. The Grand Seiko SBGJ211 sits in at $7,400. The Grand Seiko SBGJ211 is one of the most popular of the heritage collection. It is effortless to see why that is. Its breathtaking finesse reveals more than words can express.
Simple can be classy and classy can be exquisitely simple. This is the miracle of the Grand Seiko SBGJ211. Classy men wear classy watches. Why not indulge yourself in a classy timepiece and bring the glitter to your wrist. Add another masterpiece to your Grand Seiko Heritage collection. You deserve the best, so go for it!
About Grand Seiko
The Seiko story began in 1881, when young entrepreneur, Kintaro Hattori decided to open his watch shop in Central Tokyo. At that time, he intended to sell and repair watches and clocks. But like every other entrepreneur, Hattori sought to expand his business. His simple idea has now bloomed into Seiko becoming the best and the most prominent watch producing company in the world.
Seiko is the most versatile and the most authentic brand when it comes to reaching and offering. With outlets all around the world, the brand continues to produce and distribute exotic and exquisitely finished watches crafted from the best materials money can buy.
With over a century of experience in the watchmaking industry, Seiko has perfected the fine art of creation and design. They use the best Japanese techniques for their processes.
And even as the brand continues to evolve, their core objective has remained unchanged- an undying dedication to creating state-of-the-art watches for classic and high-class individuals like you.
Seiko will continually improve on its designs and provide the best and most reliable automatic timepieces for all occasions. At the moment, Grand Seiko makes watches in 4 main categories: Heritage, Sport, 2020 Novelties, and Elegance. Every watches in these categories are sleek, crafted to perfection, and they deserve to be showcased at the grandest occasions in the world.
