There’s no doubt that Grand Seiko is responsible for some of the best contemporary watches in the world.

With their stunning craftsmanship, in-house movement technology, creative sense of aesthetics, and eye for detail, the high-end spinoff of Japanese powerhouse Seiko is keeping the Swiss on their toes. Whether it’s a simple, time-only dress watch, a complicated GMT, or a constant-force tourbillon, Grand Seiko’s wares are some of the finest in any class.

This particular Grand Seiko, a Reference SBGK005 debuted in circa 2019 and is housed in a svelte 39mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and a polished bezel. It features a striking, and stunning ‘Mt. Iwate’ textured dial with applied indices, a matching Dauphine handset, a power reserve indicator at 3:00, and a running seconds subdial at 9:00.

Powered by the manually wound Grand Seiko Caliber 9S63 — which, by the way, is regulated beyond Swiss COSC standards of the Swiss — it comes paired to a signed, blue crocodile strap with a signed stainless steel pin buckle. In fantastic condition overall, it even includes its factory goodies.

This is the type of small-batch — albeit accessible — watchmaking that we here at Analog:Shift can get excited about. But don’t just take our word for it.

Try this one on for yourself!