{"product_id":"grand-seiko-evolution-9-collection-sbgc249","title":"Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection SBGC249","description":"\u003cp\u003e2022\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanniversary of Grand Seiko’s first Spring Drive chronograph. Commemorating this milestone, SBGC249 is a limited-edition Spring Drive chronograph and the first chronograph in the Evolution 9 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSBGC249 is made from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh-Intensity Titanium and \u003c\/span\u003emeasures 45.3mm in diameter, 15.8mm in thickness, and 52.6mm lug-to-lug. The bezel insert is sapphire,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich makes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit highly impervious to scratches. The pushers for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoperating\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe chronograph function have been redesigned, and they now sit closer to the case. A dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating along the inner surface covers the Cosmo Blue dial. Th\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee Evolution 9 Style hands and indexes offer immediate contrast against the inky dial, and their size makes reading the time immediately possible. Legibility is further enhanced with ample use of LumiBrite on the hands, indexes, and bezel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSBGC249 is powered by caliber 9R96, a Spring Drive chronograph with a GMT function. It features an 18k gold medallion on the oscillating weight, and it is specially adjusted to have an accuracy rating of ±0.5 seconds per day (or ±10 seconds per month).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSBGC249 is a limited edition of 700.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePre-Owned: Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection SBGC249\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReference: SBGC249\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited: 700 Made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMSRP: $12,400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDated: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBracelet: \u003cspan\u003eHigh-Intensity Titanium w. three-fold clasp and GS Rubber strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase Size: 45.3mm x 15.8mm Thickness x 52.6mm Lug to Lug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLug Width: 23mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase Metal: \u003cspan\u003eHigh-Intensity Titanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMovement: 9R96 - Automatic Spring Drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFunctions: \u003cspan\u003eTime, Date, Power Reserve Indicator, Stopwatch, GMT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBox and Papers: Both box and papers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBracelet size: 7.75”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Excellent Pre-owned condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase has light normal micro wear on polished lugs and is in great shape. The bracelet has light normal wear throughout. Dial, hands and crystal are in perfect shape. Running spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Grand Seiko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrand Seiko emerged in 1960 as a high-end watch line from Seiko, aiming to challenge Swiss dominance in luxury watchmaking. The brand quickly established itself with Japan's first chronometer-grade watch and later gained renown for its innovative Spring Drive technology, which combines the best of automatic and quartz movements. In 2017, Grand Seiko became an independent entity, solidifying its position in the luxury watch market. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe brand's design philosophy, known as the \"Grammar of Design,\" was established in 1967 with the Grand Seiko 44GS. This aesthetic approach emphasizes legibility, refined appearances, and distinctive features like multi-faceted markers and hands, a half-recessed crown, and the meticulous Zaratsu polishing technique. Grand Seiko continues to push boundaries in watchmaking, as evidenced by recent innovations like the \"Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon,\" while maintaining its commitment to precision engineering and unique design language.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belmont Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45421170426076,"sku":"240522","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/0214\/4926\/files\/GrandSeikoEvolution9CollectionSBGC249.jpg?v=1721078193","url":"https:\/\/blacklistwatchestrendy.com\/products\/grand-seiko-evolution-9-collection-sbgc249","provider":"Belmont Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}