Released in 2019 as part of the Grand Seiko Elegance Collection that celebrated the Spring Drive movement’s 20th anniversary, the SBGY003 is one of the iconic Japanese watchmaker’s finest hand-wound time-only Spring Drive timepieces. Powered by the impeccably finished manual-wind Spring Drive cal. 9R31 which features a power reserve indicator on its baseplate, the SBGY003 is a relative rarity within Grand Seiko’s offerings as the brand normally focuses on automatic Spring Drive movements. This decision allows the SGBY003’s 10.2mm tall 38.5mm stainless steel case to wear with a relative elegance and dressiness that Grand Seiko’s typical offerings do not possess. Featuring a stunning silver dial with an engraved sunburst pattern, incredibly well-executed dauphine hands and applied indices, the SGBY003 showcases Grand Seiko’s impressive level of craftsmanship, which is further revealed through the Zaratsu polishing that adorns the entirety of its stainless steel case. An elegant piece on the wrist that beautifully balances understated elegance and an intriguing design language with second-to-none Japanese horological engineering, the SBGY003 is a timepiece that deserves the Grand Seiko name printed on its display.

Watch is in excellent overall condition. Minor signs of wear are evident, with some scratches primarily visible along the bezel and lugs.

A beautiful example of Grand Seiko's craftsmanship, the SBGY003's dial, Zaratsu polishing and movement finishing easily exceed the levels one might find in a timepiece priced beyond even the SBGY003's retail value.