![]() In car terms it’s a high performance vehicle. This high frequency also means that it requires more power to run. There’s an unobtrusive date at three, though some might find the lack of luminous material frustrating or impractical or both. All these reflective details mean the watch can look radically different depending on the light. ![]() The hands, in the classic dauphine style, are faceted and finished with a mix of brushed and polished finishes. Note the ridges on the top of each hour marker. The indices are ultra-precise mechanical engineering on a microscopic scale. The dial isn’t a flat black, but rather has been worked with some sort of Japanese magic to give it a glossy wide-grain starburst finish that needs to be seen in real life to be appreciated. Look closer and the quality becomes apparent. At first glance it looks like a plain black dial with applied details. Seiko is famous for its dials, and this Hi-Beat is no exception. The overall effect is of a watch that looks good in any setting and can handle most situations – the screw-down crown and 100 metres of water resistance make it robust enough for an active lifestyle. The swooping case profile, wide, clean angles on the lugs and the recessed crown are all examples of the care Seiko has put into designing this case. But for all its unobtrusiveness, the attention to detail on this case stands out. And even though many might find it a tad small, the well thought through proportions eminently suit the classical style. With its modest proportions of 40.2mm across and 13mm high, the SBGH005 doesn’t dominate the wrist. And even though Grand Seiko is now a global brand, they’re still the ultimate anti-luxury luxury watch. This rarity, combined with the line’s often-conservative style and the ubiquity of Seiko’s more accessible offerings meant that the statement you made wearing one was about rejecting the usual luxury trappings in favour of craftsmanship and quality. Grand Seiko is the Japanese watchmaker’s premier line, and for years it was quite difficult to get your hands on outside of Japan. Most people, upon spending thousands of dollars on a watch want you to know you’ve spent thousands of dollars on a watch. Your watch makes a statement about who you are and what you value. Most high-end watches are instantly recognisable as luxury objects. Grand Seiko’s limited edition Hi-Beats are hot property, but the regular production SBHG005 is, not to overstate things in any way, a masterpiece of understated excellence. Watches like this simple and sophisticated Grand Seiko Automatic Hi-Beat 36000. But that’s not always the case there are some models that remain impressively unchanged, and pure to their origins. SBGH005) Felix ScholzĮditor’s Note: For all that the watch industry speaks about timelessness and classic design, it rides the winds of fad and fashion just like any other consumer-focused business. I/trending 27292 EDITOR’S PICK: The purity of the Grand Seiko Automatic Hi-Beat 36000 (ref.
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