With a slew of sports models dominating the watch community’s impression of Grand Seiko, it is timepieces like the SBGR289J that speak to the Japanese watchmaker's original inspiration. Founded with deep tradition in Japanese excellence, Grand Seiko was set up to challenge the dominance of Swiss watchmakers. Existing as a testament to that very ethos, the SBGR289J exudes luxury, fine-finishing, and contemporary design in ways competing timepieces just can’t quite duplicate. Launched as part of the Grand Seiko Heritage collection, the SBGR289J features a contemporary case design inspired by the Grand Seiko’s designs of the past and combining them with modern requirements. In keeping with Grand Seiko’s renowned craftsmanship, the SBGR289J boasts thick polished bevels and a beautifully polished bezel that showcases the Japanese watchmaker’s famed Zaratsu polishing. Measuring 37mm in diameter, the SBGR289J is fantastically wearable and with its automatic movement is splendidly reliable. Topping off this beautiful watch is a stunning brown sunburst dial with applied hour markers, which are also handsomely polished, and an incredibly unique cross-hatched pattern that gives the dial a wonderful sense of texture. Famed for their ability to create some of watchmaking’s finest dials, the SBGR289J’s display is far from a surprise.

Watch is in new unworn condition.

Featuring a dial color that we don't often see in watchmaking and a texture that is entirely unique, the SBGR289J is an interesting watch that speaks to Grand Seiko's affinity for breaking convention and doing things their own way.