A sought after platinum Grand Seiko – yes, this was the first platinum cased GS since the very first watch they made. Model references 9587-7000 or SBGS005.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in April 1993.
CONDITION
Grand Seiko was relaunched in 1988 with four models (SBGS001 to SBGS004), and that was it for four straight years. In 1992 they launched the SBGS005 we have here, and it was different in many respects to the others in the line up. Firstly, it has a platinum case. Secondly it has just Grand Seiko GS on the dial whereas all other models up to 2017 said Seiko GS Grand Seiko. The third main difference was the cost – an 18k gold SBGS002 was Yen ¥450,000 in 1993, but the watch we have here in platinum was Yen ¥800,000! That is a massive increase over an already precious metal watch. The movement is Seiko’s 9587A, which is accurate to +/- 10 seconds per year. We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner. The leather strap appears to be new, and has the platinum GS buckle fitted too. Condition wise it is difficult to fault this 30 year old rare and sought after watch – The Grand Seiko Guy has this as the first watch listed in his top ten modern Grand Seikos in this article here. One thing that you might not immediately notice is that all the markers are applied to the dial – including the minute markers – and all to Grand Seiko’s very high standards.
If you would prefer a manual wind platinum Grand Seiko, then the SBGW257 is available new from Grand Seiko for £35,000, and that is their cheapest platinum cased watch. If you want the Spring Drive then you need over £50k!
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
This watch has been checked against the Watch Register and has not been reported as lost, stolen or implicated in fraud, and a copy of that certificate will also be included.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.1 mm
Width without crown 34.0 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 39.5 mm
Case Thickness 8.8 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.