Grand Seiko Elegance "Yukage" (Ref. SBGW269G / 9S64-00A0) Brown Linen Dial, 2022

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

Fans of Seiko have almost certainly heard the fascinating story of inter-company competition between King Seiko and Grand Seiko during the 1960s and 1970s. Back then, Seiko had two separate factories creating its watches, with Grand Seiko produced at the Suwa factory and King Seiko produced by the Daini factory. Seiko’s objective behind having its two factories compete against each other was to promote progress through competition, with the end goal of building the best timepieces possible. Grand Seiko ended up winning out and has gone on to become one of the most respected brands in the business. For decades, however, Grand Seiko enthusiasts had to acquire such pieces directly from Japan or through a third-party seller, as they were exclusive to the Japanese market. Historically speaking, Grand Seiko has labeled itself as a sub-brand of Seiko up until 2017. However, the sister company decided to spread its wings and fly as a fully independent brand that year. Part of Grand Seiko’s Elegance Collection and made exclusively for the European market, the “Yukage” draws inspiration from the soft glow of dusk filtering through traditional shōji screens. Its warm brown linen-textured dial captures this fleeting light with subtle depth and refinement. Housed in a classic 37mm case, the watch is powered by the hand-wound Caliber 9S64, offering a 72-hour power reserve and the meticulous craftsmanship that defines Grand Seiko. SPECS Stock # GSESBGW269G Brand Grand Seiko Style Elegance Model SBGW269G / 9S64-00A0 Serial 15XXXX Size Men's Material Stainless Steel Dial Brown "Linen" Millimeters 36.5 Strap 2pc Grand Seiko Brown Leather Strap W/ SS Grand Seiko Tang Buckle CASE & BRACELET The case exhibits signs of gentle use in the past with no notable dents or damage present. The sapphire display case back displays the beautiful cal. 9S64 movement and is also in excellent condition, showing no notable wear. The watch comes supplied on its original dark brown leather strap with the original Grand Seiko tang buckle. The strap is in lightly worn condition. DIAL & HANDS The original brown linen textured dial is flawless. The polished dauphine-style hands are flawless. ACCESSORIES The watch is a complete set with its serialized outer box sleeve, inner and outer boxes, guarantee card, Grand Seiko Certificate, hang tags, and booklets. The watch is functioning perfectly and keeping time.