We all know the Grand Seiko GMT watches as some of the most in-demand models on the market when looking for handsome, efficient, navigable GMT timepieces. Their elegant and understated personality aids them in manoeuvring beyond their primary function and serving as befitting dress watches. They are subtle and stylish with high-end elements, and this 2020-released SBGJ237G from the Sport collection is no exception. It comes rendered in steel, and the addition of a unique sapphire crystal bezel brings an impressive depth to the clean, legible design that is Grand Seiko’s strong suit.

Let’s start with the watch’s most talked-about element — the bezel, which carries a luminous 24-hour scale and is designed in two tones to represent day and night. But this familiar design trope of two-tone bezel in GMT watches is served a novel execution in this reference. Here, the bezel is divided into two sections, which are not equal halves but split from 6:30 to 17:30. The blue section features a solid background with luminous numerals, whereas the white one has a luminous background topped by solid numerals. When illuminated in low light, the bezel is a visual feat. Another impressive element of this Grand Seiko GMT watch is the 200-metre water resistance which is higher than the other contemporaries in the brand’s catalogue.

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.