SBGW231
- Production
- 2017–present
- Model
- Heritage Hand-Wound
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Case size
- 37.3mm
- Movement
- Manual
- Calibre
- Cal. 9S64
- Dial colours
- Silver / White
- Market value band
- $4k – $10k
A recreation of the 3180 of 1960 — the first Grand Seiko, and the watch that started Seiko's attempt to build something that could be compared with the Swiss on their own terms rather than undercut them. It is hand-wound, as the original was, and sized close to the original at a little over 37mm, which is small by modern standards and deliberately so.
Key dates.
- The original Grand Seiko 3180 that this reference recreates
Before you ask.
When was the Grand Seiko SBGW231 produced?
The SBGW231 has been in production since 2017.
What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGW231 use?
The Grand Seiko SBGW231 runs the Cal. 9S64, a manual movement.
How do I check a Grand Seiko SBGW231 with Watch Safe?
Look up the watch's serial number in the Watch Safe registry to see whether a record exists or a theft flag is attached. A registry search identifies records for a specific serial; it does not authenticate the watch. Authentication is performed in person by an independent expert authenticator, and Watch Safe records and publishes the result.
Checking a specific Grand Seiko? Look up its serial number in the registry.