Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 44GS 55th Anniversary LE SBGY009 2022 [Preowned]

Overview 

For grand collectors of Grand Seiko, the 44GS case design represents hallowed ground. It was this timepiece, launched in 1967, that codified the unmistakable aesthetic now known as the Grand Seiko Style. A landmark model that established the brand's cult following.

So when celebrating the 55th anniversary of the OG 44GS, the manufacturers in Shinshu pulled out all the stops. Meet the SBGY009, a thoroughly modern reinterpretation limited to just 1,500 pieces worldwide.

The basics remain - that signature 44GS case profile, expertly finished in stainless steel measuring 40mm across and a svelte 10.5mm thick. But the real star is the rich blue dial, inspired by tsuki tenshin - the beaming full moon at its highest over the Shinshu region. A sunray pressed pattern radiates dynamic sparkle with every tilt of the wrist.

Under that box sapphire crystal resides Grand Seiko's prestigious Spring Drive Caliber 9R31. Originally unveiled in 2019 for the movement's 20th anniversary, this hand-wound thoroughbred boasts a 72-hour power reserve via dual mainspring barrels, maintaining incredible accuracy despite its slender proportions.

A single bridge holds the finely-finished gears in place, diamond-cut edges intricately finished to perfection. Even the index for the power reserve has been moved to the caseback to preserve heritage symmetry on the dial side.

Only 1,500 collectors will be able to own this tsuki tenshin-inspired 55th anniversary celebration of the original Grand Seiko Style icon. A piece that reminds us that while horology continuously evolves, the reverence for heritage and Japanese philosophy remains eternal.

Specifications

Condition

Preowned, Excellent Condition, Complete Original Set with Box and Papers dated December 2022.

Warranty

5 years manufacturers warranty.