{"product_id":"grand-seiko-elegance-collection-shosho-hi-beat-36000-gmt-ref-sbgj249-pre-owned","title":"Grand Seiko Elegance Collection \"Shōsho\" Hi-Beat 36000 GMT — Ref. SBGJ249 Pre-Owned","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffered as pre-owned, this watch is in unworn condition and includes its original box and papers. Fully inspected and backed by a full warranty, it delivers like-new quality with the value of a secondary-market purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eCapturing the Shimmering Ripples of High Summer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe SBGJ249 is an artistic tribute to \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eShōsho\u003c\/i\u003e, the specific micro-season in the traditional Japanese calendar that marks the end of the summer rainy season. As the midsummer heat approaches, warm seasonal winds blow across thousands of lakes and ponds throughout Japan, creating delicate, shimmering ripples on the water’s surface. Grand Seiko brings this natural poetry to life with a captivating light blue dial featuring a faint, horizontal wave-like texture. The frosted blue landscape is beautifully contrasted by a bold, dark temper-blue GMT hand, capturing the deep color of a clear summer sky and turning every glance at the watch into an evocative, seasonal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eHigh-Frequency Tracking for the Modern Traveler\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eEngineered for effortless global travel, this timepiece is driven by the highly advanced, in-house Caliber 9S86. Operating at a blistering high-frequency rate of 36,000 vibrations per hour (10 beats per second), this automatic movement minimizes rate variations to achieve an elite static precision of +5 to -3 seconds per day. As a true traveler’s GMT watch, the local hour hand can be adjusted independently in one-hour steps without stopping the balance wheel or disrupting your home time tracking. Utilizing proprietary MEMS technology to manufacture ultra-lightweight components, Grand Seiko ensures this high-beat powerhouse maintains a robust 55-hour power reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eMid-Century Elegance with Zaratsu Radiance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eHoused in Grand Seiko’s classically sculpted Elegance case, the SBGJ249 features fluid, flowing contours that sit naturally and comfortably on the wrist. Measuring 39.5mm in diameter and 14.1mm thick, the stainless steel case trades sharp angles for smooth, sweeping lines. The rounded bezel and contoured lugs are meticulously brought to life using hand-applied Zaratsu mirror polishing, yielding perfectly flat, distortion-free surfaces that reflect ambient light with incredible brilliance. Framed by a vintage-inspired, box-shaped sapphire crystal, the entire presentation seamlessly balances mid-century warmth with contemporary horological luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52216157733175,"sku":"SBGJ249 sale","price":5390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/4923\/7841\/files\/SBGJ249G.png?v=1779899265","url":"https:\/\/skeies.com\/products\/grand-seiko-elegance-collection-shosho-hi-beat-36000-gmt-ref-sbgj249-pre-owned","provider":"Skeie's Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}