Which watch model did Seiko chose when relaunching the Grand Seiko models? This 95GS. Model reference 9581-7000 or SBGS001.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in October 1989. The price at the time was ¥113,000, when you could buy a three hand basic Seiko for ¥12,400.
CONDITION
Seiko themselves say the 95GS range were the first quartz Grand Seiko models (the 70’s and 80’s Grand Quartz were never acknowledged as official Grand Seiko models), and they were chosen to relaunch the Grand Seiko brand in 1988 after a bit of a hiatus. The 95 series of movements were accurate to +/- 10 seconds per year, which is still a high standard today. This one is in excellent condition, and the blue sticker on the concave case back could be the original. We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner. The leather strap is new, and has the GS buckle on it. Lots of these earlier Grand Seiko’s are either on a short bracelet, or the bracelet has been swapped for a leather strap, but this model always came on a leather strap, as shown in the 1990 catalogue picture we have shared. The only negative is the GS insert in the crown has cracked and a portion is missing. The watch is signed on the dial, case, movement, crown and buckle.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 35.5 mm
Width without crown 33.5 mm
Between lugs 17 mm
Lug to lug length 38.5 mm
Case Thickness 7.7 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.
