The first timepiece with the Grand Seiko name hit the market in 1960, a modest, elegant-looking watch with a bold, high-precision movement. With the first creation itself, Grand Seiko had established the level of excellence and precision that we have now come to expect from the brand. To celebrate this watershed year's 20th anniversary, the maison released a special edition watch in 2020 that nodded to the original 1960 model.

This reference SBGW259G is actually a spot-on revival of the original with an updated 38mm case and a 10.9mm height. It is rendered in maison's proprietary Brilliant Hard Titanium, which is highly scratch resistant, lightweight, and robust. It carries a polished finish through the signature Zaratsu technique. The bezel is thin and smooth, the lugs are curvy and slender, and the round profile is as classic as the original.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.