The famed Japanese watch company Seiko traces its roots back to a watch and jewelry shop that first opened in 1881 in Tokyo’s Ginza district. Seiko can mean either exquisite or success in Japanese, two words that the brand continues to embody to this day. Offering a dynamic range of timepieces at a variety of price-points, Seiko offers something for everyone. 

Robustly crafted to rigorous standards, this Sport Collection Spring Drive GMT by Grand Seiko over delivers in every department.

First, its convenient three GMT time zones function will surely serve you well no matter where in the world you may be. The 24-hour scale upon rotating bezel and 24-hour ring upon the outer edge of the dial allows you to read three different time zones simultaneously.

The producer suggests the deep black color of the dial in combination with the red GMT hand references the Kiribi ceremony and its resulting sparks—a harbinger of good fortune for travelers. And, as we always say, the more good fortune the better whilst on the road.

Peering through the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, reading any of this piece’s times is easy to do, even in low light with LumiBrite-filled hands, indexes, and bezel. Note the convenient power-reserve indicator at 9 and date window at 4. There is also a center seconds hand.

The self-winding automatic Grand Seiko 9R66 Spring Drive movement possesses 30 jewels, gives you a wonderful 72 hours of power, and offers a magnetic resistance to 4,800 A/m.

The stainless steel case measures 44 mm in diameter, 14.7 mm in height, and rests upon a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp. Additional features include a solid caseback, screw-down winding crown, and fabulous 200 m / 20 atm water resistance.

From its dynamic display and handsome stylings to its robust resilience, we believe this Grand Seiko Sport Collection Spring Drive GMT watch will make an essential addition to your collection.

Standout feature(s): Wonderful 72-hour power reserve and power-reserve indicator; convenient three GMT time zones function; fabulous 200 m / 20 atm water resistance and magnetic resistance to 4,800 A/m.

Details at a glance:

• Model Reference: SBGE201
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Case Dimensions: 44 mm
• Case Height: 14.7 mm
• Movement: Self-winding automatic Spring Drive; 30 jewels; 72-hour power reserve
• Caliber: Grand Seiko 9R66
• Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, GMT time zones, date, power-reserve indicator
• Dial: Black
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
• Winding Crown: Screw-down
• Water-resistance: 200 m / 20 atm
• Band: Stainless steel bracelet
• Clasp: Folding clasp
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Retail Value: $5,800
• Condition: Pre-owned in overall excellent condition; tested for all functionalities, accuracy and water resistance, lightly polished closely matching original finish
• Comments: Includes original boxes, instructions manual and papers from 2020